Overview
North Main Street is a 19 MW diesel power plant in Norwich, Connecticut, operated by the City of Norwich. It provides local grid support and backup power generation.
North Main Street is a diesel power plant located in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. With a capacity of 19 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within the diesel power generation sector, serving the local community and supporting grid reliability. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Diesel plants of this scale typically employ reciprocating engines, which are subject to emissions limits for NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. As a municipally owned facility, North Main Street plays a key role in ensuring power availability for Norwich and surrounding areas. Its operational status and location in a populated region underscore its importance for local energy resilience and emergency backup capacity.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas, and its location in a populated area may contribute to local air quality concerns. Emissions of NOx and particulate matter are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act, and the plant likely employs control technologies to meet standards. The 19 MW capacity places it in a moderate scale band for diesel plants, balancing operational needs with environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
North Main Street is located in Norwich, Connecticut, United States, at coordinates 41.526800, -72.064900.
North Main Street is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 19 MW, using oil as its primary fuel.
The plant is owned and operated by the City of Norwich, Connecticut.
Diesel power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
The North Main Street power plant has a capacity of 19 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale diesel facility.