Overview
City Light & Water is a 1.3 MW diesel power plant in Blue Hill, Nebraska, USA. It is owned by the City of Blue Hill and operates on oil fuel.
City Light & Water is a diesel power plant located in Blue Hill, Nebraska, United States. With a capacity of 1.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local community. The plant is owned by the City of Blue Hill and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel generators. In the United States, such facilities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emissions limits for criteria pollutants. Diesel plants typically have higher NOx and particulate matter emissions compared to natural gas, but their small size limits overall impact. As a municipal utility, City Light & Water plays a key role in providing reliable power to Blue Hill, especially during peak demand or grid outages. Its small capacity makes it suitable for local distribution rather than regional grid support. The plant's environmental footprint is relatively low due to its size, though diesel combustion contributes to local air quality considerations.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in emissions of NOx, SOx, and particulate matter, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Located in rural Nebraska, the facility's impact on populated areas is minimal due to low population density. However, diesel generators are less efficient than combined-cycle gas turbines and produce higher CO2 per MWh. The small capacity (1.3 MW) limits overall environmental burden.
Frequently asked questions
City Light & Water is located in Blue Hill, Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 40.328000, -98.450300.
It is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 1.3 MW, using oil as its primary fuel.
The plant is owned by the City of Blue Hill in Nebraska.
Diesel power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants and emissions limits for NOx, SOx, and particulate matter.
With a capacity of 1.3 MW, City Light & Water is a small-scale plant, typical for municipal backup or peak shaving, much smaller than large utility-scale facilities.