General Electric Diesel Engine Plant - Diesel Power Generation in the United States

The General Electric Diesel Engine Plant is a diesel power generation facility located in the United States, with coordinates 41.1694, -80.1055. It has a capacity of 4.4 MW and is owned by General Electric Co. The plant is operational and classified as a diesel power plant, utilizing oil as its primary fuel. As a diesel-fired facility, 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). Diesel engines are subject to emission standards for nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). The plant's relatively small capacity of 4.4 MW places it in the small-scale category for power generation, typical for backup or peaking power in industrial settings. The plant's environmental context involves its fuel type and proximity to populated areas. Diesel combustion produces CO2, NOx, and PM, with potential local air quality impacts. The facility's location in a rural or semi-urban area may influence its regulatory requirements. Its role is likely to provide reliable power for industrial operations or grid support during peak demand.

The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in emissions of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Its small capacity (4.4 MW) limits overall emissions but local air quality impacts depend on proximity to populated areas. The facility must comply with EPA emission standards under the Clean Air Act.