Overview
Alliant SBD0201 Ingredion is a 6.1 MW diesel power plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. It provides backup or peaking power to the local grid.
Alliant SBD0201 Ingredion is a diesel-fired power plant located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 6.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility typically used for peaking or emergency backup power. The plant is owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc and is currently operational. 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 emission guidelines for stationary engines. The plant's small capacity and intermittent operation likely place it in a lower regulatory tier compared to larger baseload plants, but it must still comply with emissions limits for NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. Its location in an industrial area minimizes direct impact on residential populations, though diesel combustion produces higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh than natural gas or renewable sources.
Environmental context
The plant uses diesel fuel, which has a higher carbon intensity and emits more NOx, SOx, and particulate matter per unit of electricity compared to natural gas or renewables. Its small capacity (6.1 MW) limits overall emissions, but proximity to Cedar Rapids may contribute to local air quality concerns. The facility is subject to EPA emissions standards for stationary engines, including requirements for fuel quality and maintenance to minimize pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
Alliant SBD0201 Ingredion is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, at coordinates 41.9701, -91.6662.
It is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 6.1 MW, typically used for peaking or emergency backup power.
The plant is owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc.
Diesel power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants and emission standards for stationary engines under 40 CFR Part 60.
At 6.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility, much smaller than typical baseload plants (hundreds to thousands of MW). It serves a niche role for peak demand or backup.