Overview
Carlyle is a 12.3 MW diesel power plant in Carlyle, Illinois, USA, owned by the City of Carlyle. It operates on oil and serves local grid needs.
Carlyle is a diesel power plant located in Carlyle, Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 12.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector, primarily serving the local community. The plant is owned by the City of Carlyle and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller peaking or backup power plants. In the United States, such facilities are subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and its associated programs like the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. As a municipal-owned facility, Carlyle plays a role in ensuring local grid reliability, particularly during peak demand or emergencies. Its relatively small capacity and oil-fueled technology place it in a niche within the broader power generation landscape, where larger coal, natural gas, and renewable sources dominate.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas, and it also emits SOx and NOx, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Located in a small city in Illinois, the plant's emissions may affect local air quality, though its small capacity limits regional impact. The facility's age and technology (likely reciprocating engines) are typical for diesel peaking plants.
Frequently asked questions
The Carlyle power plant is located in Carlyle, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 38.610600, -89.358300.
Carlyle is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel. It has a capacity of 12.3 MW and is owned by the City of Carlyle.
The Carlyle power plant has a capacity of 12.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility typically used for peaking or backup power.
Diesel power plants in the U.S. are subject to the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.
The Carlyle power plant is owned by the City of Carlyle, Illinois, and is operated as a municipal facility.