Overview
APP Prune A-D is a 4 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Bloom Energy. The facility is operational and contributes to local power generation.
APP Prune A-D is a gas-fired power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 37.331700, -122.006700. The facility has a capacity of 4 MW and is owned and operated by Bloom Energy. As a small-scale gas power plant, it plays a role in the local energy mix. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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. Gas-fired plants typically have lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal plants, but still require compliance with emission limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants. With a capacity of 4 MW, APP Prune A-D is considered a small-scale facility. It likely serves a localized grid or industrial customer, providing reliable power generation. The use of natural gas as fuel offers operational flexibility and lower carbon intensity relative to coal, aligning with broader trends in the US power sector toward cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to populated areas (based on coordinates) may require adherence to local air quality standards. The small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, but NOx emissions remain a regulatory focus under the EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
Frequently asked questions
APP Prune A-D is located in the United States at coordinates 37.331700, -122.006700.
APP Prune A-D is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 4 MW, owned and operated by Bloom Energy.
The facility has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power plant.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for pollutants like NOx and SO2, and may be subject to the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR.
The plant is owned and operated by Bloom Energy, a company specializing in fuel cell and gas power solutions.