Overview
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. is a 49.5 MW gas power plant located in California, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional power grid.
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 49.5 megawatts, located in California, United States. The plant is owned and operated by AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. and is currently operational, serving the local energy needs of the region. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel source that offers lower emissions compared to coal but still contributes to CO2 and NOx emissions. As a gas power plant, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The plant's capacity of 49.5 MW places it in the small to medium scale range for gas power plants in the United States. Environmentally, the plant's location in California subjects it to stringent state-level emissions regulations, including California's Cap-and-Trade program and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards. The facility's relatively modest size and use of natural gas as a fuel source position it as a moderate contributor to local air quality concerns, while supporting grid reliability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in California, a state with aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets and strict air quality regulations. Its natural gas fuel source results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still produces NOx and SOx emissions that are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's capacity of 49.5 MW is modest, and its operational status suggests it plays a role in meeting local electricity demand while adhering to state and federal environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. is located in California, United States, with coordinates approximately 37.7325° N, -121.1160° W.
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. is a gas power plant that generates electricity using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The facility has a capacity of 49.5 megawatts (MW), which is considered a small to medium scale for gas power plants.
Gas power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). State-level regulations, such as California's Cap-and-Trade program, may also apply.
The plant is owned by AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc., which also operates the facility.