Overview
Mountain is a 54 MW diesel power plant in Pennsylvania, United States, operated by Mountain Power LLC. The facility uses oil as its primary fuel source.
Mountain is a diesel power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with a capacity of 54 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Mountain Power LLC and is currently operational. As a diesel-fired plant, it contributes to the regional power grid, providing peaking or backup power capacity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States 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. Diesel power plants of this scale are typically subject to emissions limits for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Diesel plants often use reciprocating engines or combustion turbines. Mountain serves a role in the local energy mix, likely providing dispatchable power during periods of high demand or grid instability. Its location in Pennsylvania places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the United States. The plant's environmental footprint is influenced by its fuel type and capacity, with diesel combustion producing CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur oxides (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which contribute to local and regional air quality impacts. The facility's location in Pennsylvania, a state with varied topography and population centers, means that emissions may affect nearby communities. The 54 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for power generation, and its operational role as a peaking plant may lead to intermittent but concentrated emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The Mountain power plant is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.122800, -77.171600.
Mountain is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 54 MW, using oil as its primary fuel.
The Mountain power plant is owned and operated by Mountain Power LLC.
Diesel power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter.