Overview
Grand Marais is a 6.7 MW diesel power plant in Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States. Owned by the City of Grand Marais, it provides local power generation for the community.
Grand Marais is a diesel power plant located in Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 6.7 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local area. The plant is owned by the City of Grand Marais and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel power plants. In the United States, such facilities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other emission control programs. Diesel plants generally have higher CO2 and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas combined cycle plants. As a municipal facility, Grand Marais plays a role in local grid reliability and community energy supply. Its small capacity and location in a rural area reduce its overall environmental footprint relative to larger baseload plants. The plant's operational status ensures continued power availability for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2 and SOx emissions compared to natural gas. Its small capacity (6.7 MW) and location in a rural area with low population density mitigate local air quality impacts. However, diesel plants are subject to US EPA emission standards under the Clean Air Act, including requirements for sulfur content in fuel and NOx controls.
Frequently asked questions
The Grand Marais power plant is located in Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 47.750300, -90.357200.
Grand Marais is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The Grand Marais power plant has a capacity of 6.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The Grand Marais power plant is owned by the City of Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Diesel power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations control emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter.