Emory Hillandale Hospital Diesel Power Plant | Lithonia, Georgia

Emory Hillandale Hospital is a diesel power plant located in Lithonia, Georgia, United States. With a capacity of 1.6 MW, it is a small-scale facility primarily used for emergency backup power generation at the hospital campus. The plant operates on oil (diesel) fuel and is owned by DeKalb Regional Health System. As a diesel-powered facility, it is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants such as NOx and particulate matter. Diesel generators of this size typically fall under New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may require permits for operation. As a hospital backup power source, this plant plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted medical services during grid outages. Its location in a suburban area near Atlanta means it supports community resilience, though diesel combustion produces local emissions that are regulated to minimize health impacts.

The plant uses diesel fuel, which emits CO2, NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. Its small capacity (1.6 MW) limits overall emissions, but proximity to a hospital and residential areas requires adherence to local air quality standards. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act, to control emissions and protect public health.