Overview
Easton 2 is a 38.8 MW oil-fired diesel power plant in Easton, Maryland, operated by Easton Utilities Commission. It serves the local grid with peaking capacity.
Easton 2 is an oil-fired diesel power plant located in Easton, Maryland, United States. With a capacity of 38.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, typically used for peaking or emergency power due to its fuel type and technology. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As an oil-fired diesel plant, it is subject to emissions standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Diesel plants are generally older and less efficient than combined-cycle gas turbines. Its location in a small city means it serves a community-scale function, and its operation is subject to state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate local air quality impacts.
Environmental context
The plant's oil-fired diesel technology results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in Easton, a small city, means emissions may affect a modest population. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) contribute to lower efficiency and higher emissions. Regulatory compliance under the US Clean Air Act helps manage these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Easton 2 is located in Easton, Maryland, United States, at coordinates 38.795000, -76.070000.
Easton 2 is an oil-fired diesel power plant with a capacity of 38.8 MW, used for peaking or emergency power generation.
Easton 2 is owned and operated by Easton Utilities Commission.
As a US power plant, Easton 2 must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level emissions limits.
Easton 2 has a capacity of 38.8 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power plant.