Overview
Danville Kentuck Road Plant is a 1.8 MW diesel power plant in Danville, Virginia, owned by the City of Danville. It operates on oil and serves as a local generation asset.
The Danville Kentuck Road Plant is a diesel power generation facility located in Danville, Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 1.8 MW, it is a small-scale plant owned by the City of Danville and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for peaking or emergency backup generation in municipal systems. As a diesel-fired facility, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for criteria pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Small diesel plants like this are often subject to state-level permitting and may be used for grid stability or peak shaving. The technology is based on reciprocating engines, which are common for smaller capacity installations. The plant's environmental context includes its location in a populated area of Danville, where emissions from diesel combustion may have local air quality implications. However, its small capacity limits overall impact. The facility plays a role in supporting the local grid and providing backup power, contributing to community energy resilience.
Environmental context
The Danville Kentuck Road Plant, as a small oil-fired diesel facility, has a moderate environmental footprint relative to larger power stations. Its combustion of oil produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to residential areas in Danville means local air quality considerations are relevant. The plant's small capacity (1.8 MW) limits its overall emissions compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
The Danville Kentuck Road Plant is located in Danville, Virginia, United States, at coordinates 36.6533 N, -79.2906 W.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 1.8 MW.
The plant is owned by the City of Danville, Virginia.
Diesel power plants in the US are subject to the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level permitting requirements.
Small diesel plants often serve as peaking units or emergency backup generators, providing grid stability and local power during high demand or outages.