Overview
North is an 8 MW diesel power plant in Greenfield, Iowa, United States. Operated by the City of Greenfield, it provides local power generation capacity.
North is a diesel power plant located in Greenfield, Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 8 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector, serving the local community's electricity needs. The plant is owned and operated by the City of Greenfield. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants. Diesel plants typically operate with internal combustion engines. In the United States, such facilities are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other federal programs. As a municipal facility, North plays a role in local grid stability and energy security for Greenfield. Its relatively small capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking plant or backup power source, complementing larger baseload generation in the region. The plant's operational status indicates it continues to contribute to the area's power supply.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the U.S. Clean Air Act. Its location in a small city may reduce population exposure, but diesel plants can have localized air quality impacts. The 8 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category, limiting its overall environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
The North power plant is located in Greenfield, Iowa, United States, at coordinates 41.316400, -94.455000.
North is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The North power plant has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale generation facility.
Diesel power plants in the U.S. are subject to the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and programs targeting SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions.
The North power plant is owned and operated by the City of Greenfield, Iowa.