Overview
Industrial Park is a 13.4 MW diesel power plant in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. Operated by the City of Rock Falls, it provides local grid support.
Industrial Park is a diesel power plant located in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 13.4 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector, primarily serving the local community. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. These regulations govern emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. As a municipally owned facility, Industrial Park plays a key role in local energy reliability and emergency backup power.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as a fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act. Its location in Rock Falls, a small city in northwestern Illinois, means emissions may affect local air quality. Typical diesel plants of this scale operate with moderate efficiency and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Industrial Park is located in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.768200, -89.674400.
Industrial Park is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Industrial Park has a capacity of 13.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility in the U.S. power generation sector.
Industrial Park is owned and operated by the City of Rock Falls, Illinois.
As a U.S. power plant, Industrial Park must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.