Overview
Bellevue is an 8 MW diesel power plant in Bellevue, Iowa, United States. Operated by the City of Bellevue, it provides local power generation capacity.
Bellevue is a diesel power plant located in Bellevue, Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 8 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local community. The plant is owned and operated by the City of Bellevue and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants. In the United States, such facilities are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The plant's small size may allow it to comply with less stringent requirements compared to larger facilities. As a municipal power plant, Bellevue plays a role in supporting local grid reliability and providing backup power. Its location in a small town in Iowa means it serves a limited population, and its environmental impact is relatively modest due to its small capacity.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small 8 MW capacity limits overall impact. Located in a rural area of Iowa, it is not in close proximity to densely populated zones. Diesel plants typically have lower efficiency than combined-cycle gas turbines.
Frequently asked questions
The Bellevue power plant is located in Bellevue, Iowa, United States, at coordinates 42.250000, -90.416700.
The Bellevue diesel power plant has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
The Bellevue power plant is owned by the City of Bellevue in Iowa.
Diesel power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for sulfur dioxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) under programs like the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
The Bellevue power plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants.