Overview
Alliant SBD 9107 JBS USA is an 11.4 MW diesel power plant in Iowa, United States, operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. The facility provides backup or peaking power capacity.
Alliant SBD 9107 JBS USA is a diesel power plant located at coordinates 42.056, -92.897 in Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 11.4 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation, typical of diesel peaking or emergency backup plants. The facility is currently operational and owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. Diesel power plants like this one operate under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emissions limits for criteria pollutants such as NOx, SO2, and particulate matter. As a diesel-fired unit, it may also be subject to the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) if it operates frequently. The plant's small capacity suggests it is used for peak shaving or emergency backup rather than baseload generation. The plant's location in rural Iowa places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activity. Its role is likely to provide grid stability during peak demand or support local industrial operations. The use of diesel fuel results in higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables, but the small capacity limits overall environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel fuel source results in higher CO2, NOx, and SO2 emissions per unit of electricity compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its small capacity (11.4 MW) limits overall emissions, but proximity to populated areas could affect local air quality. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations, including NAAQS and CSAPR, which set limits on emissions to protect public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Alliant SBD 9107 JBS USA is located in Iowa, United States, at coordinates 42.056, -92.897.
It is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 11.4 MW, typically used for peaking or emergency backup power.
The plant is owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc and is currently operational.
Diesel power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of NOx, SO2, and particulate matter.
The plant has a capacity of 11.4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.