Overview
La Crosse is a 5.5 MW diesel power plant in La Crosse, Kansas, United States, owned by the City of La Crosse. It operates on oil and is currently operational.
La Crosse is a diesel power plant located in La Crosse, Kansas, United States. With a capacity of 5.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector, serving the local community. The plant is owned by the City of La Crosse and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel plants that provide peaking or emergency power. In the United States, such facilities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and potentially the Acid Rain Program, depending on emissions. The technology is typical for diesel engines, which offer flexibility and quick start-up times. As a municipal plant, La Crosse plays a role in local grid reliability, providing backup or peak-load support. Its small capacity and oil fuel source mean it has a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger coal or gas plants. The plant's location in rural Kansas minimizes direct population exposure to emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's oil fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though at a smaller scale due to its 5.5 MW capacity. Its location in a rural area reduces immediate air quality impacts on populated zones. The facility operates under U.S. EPA CAA regulations, which set emission limits for criteria pollutants. Compared to larger fossil fuel plants, its environmental footprint is moderate, but it still contributes to regional emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The La Crosse power plant is located in La Crosse, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.531700, -99.308300.
La Crosse is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel. It has a capacity of 5.5 MW and is owned by the City of La Crosse.
The La Crosse diesel plant has a capacity of 5.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility typically used for peaking or emergency power.
Diesel power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. They must comply with emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
The La Crosse power plant is owned by the City of La Crosse, a municipal entity in Kansas.