Overview
Dafter is an 8 MW diesel power plant in Michigan, United States, operated by Cloverland Electric Co-op. The facility provides electricity generation capacity to the local grid.
Dafter is a diesel power plant located in Michigan, United States, with a capacity of 8 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Cloverland Electric Co-op, a member-owned electric cooperative serving the eastern Upper Peninsula. As a diesel-fired plant, it operates primarily on oil fuel. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Diesel plants of this scale are typically subject to emissions limits for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Dafter plays a role in providing reliable electricity to the local community, particularly during peak demand periods or as backup generation. Its capacity of 8 MW places it in the small-scale category for power generation, serving a localized area within the Cloverland Electric Co-op service territory.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel fuel type results in higher CO2 and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in a rural area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula reduces direct population exposure, but emissions may still affect local air quality. Older diesel plants may have less efficient combustion and higher emissions. The 8 MW capacity indicates a relatively small environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
The Dafter power plant is located in Michigan, United States, near the community of Dafter in Chippewa County.
Dafter is a diesel power plant that generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel.
The Dafter power plant is owned and operated by Cloverland Electric Co-op, a member-owned electric cooperative serving the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Diesel power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants like SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
The Dafter power plant has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), which is considered small-scale for power generation.