Overview
Exelon Framingham LLC is a 42.6 MW diesel power plant in Framingham, Massachusetts, operated by Exelon Power. The facility provides peaking capacity to the New England grid.
Exelon Framingham LLC is a diesel-fired power plant located in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 42.6 MW, it operates as a peaking facility, supplying electricity during periods of high demand. The plant is owned and operated by Exelon Power, a major energy company in the U.S. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel and employs diesel combustion technology. As a smaller-scale facility, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and must comply with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Its age and specific technology details are not publicly available, but diesel plants typically have higher emissions per MWh compared to natural gas combined-cycle units. Located in Framingham, the plant supports grid reliability in the New England region, which has a mix of natural gas, nuclear, and renewable generation. Its role as a peaking plant means it operates intermittently, contributing to system stability during peak load events. The facility's environmental impact is managed through EPA emissions limits and state-level regulations.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as a primary fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in Framingham, a suburban area west of Boston, places it near populated zones, potentially affecting local air quality. As a diesel peaking plant, its intermittent operation reduces overall emissions but still contributes to the region's greenhouse gas footprint. Compliance with EPA's Clean Air Act and Massachusetts environmental regulations helps mitigate local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Exelon Framingham LLC is located in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.2672 N, -71.3983 W.
Exelon Framingham LLC is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 42.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale peaking facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Exelon Power, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation.
As a U.S. power plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and state-level emissions limits in Massachusetts.