Overview
Farmer City is a diesel power plant in Farmer City, Illinois, USA, with an operational capacity of 11.3 MW. It is owned by the City of Farmer City and runs on oil.
Farmer City is a diesel power plant located in Farmer City, Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 11.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, serving the local community. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel plants that provide peaking or backup power. In the US, such facilities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emissions limits for criteria pollutants. As a municipally owned plant, Farmer City plays a role in local grid reliability and emergency power supply. Its relatively small capacity and diesel fuel type mean it has a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger coal or gas plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though at a smaller scale than larger fossil fuel plants. Its location in a rural area of Illinois reduces direct population exposure. The facility is subject to US EPA emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, which help mitigate local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Farmer City power plant is located in Farmer City, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 40.246100, -88.638800.
Farmer City power plant has a capacity of 11.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale diesel facility.
Farmer City power plant is owned by the City of Farmer City, Illinois.
Diesel power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level permits.
Farmer City power plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants.