Overview
Earlville is a 1.8 MW diesel power plant in Earlville, Iowa, United States. It is owned by the City of Earlville and operates on oil fuel.
Earlville is a diesel power plant located in Earlville, Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 1.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local community. The plant is owned by the City of Earlville and is currently operational. As a diesel-fired plant, Earlville operates using oil as its primary fuel. Diesel power plants are typically used for peaking or backup power due to their quick start-up capabilities. In the United States, such facilities are subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Its small capacity makes it suitable for meeting localized power needs in the Earlville area.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Proximity to populated areas may raise concerns about local air quality impacts from NOx and particulate matter. However, as a small facility (1.8 MW), its overall environmental footprint is limited relative to larger power stations.
Frequently asked questions
The Earlville power plant is located in Earlville, Iowa, United States, at coordinates 42.494200, -91.272500.
Earlville is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel. It has a capacity of 1.8 MW.
The Earlville power plant is owned by the City of Earlville in Iowa.
Diesel power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Facilities may also need to comply with state-level air quality permits.