Overview
Batavia Power Plant is a 67.3 MW gas-fired power station in Batavia, New York, operated by Seneca Power Partners LP. It supplies electricity to the regional grid under US EPA regulations.
Batavia Power Plant is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Batavia, New York, United States. With a capacity of 67.3 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned and operated by Seneca Power Partners LP and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal-fired units, though nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are still regulated. The plant's technology is typical for a gas turbine or combined cycle configuration, which offers higher efficiency than older steam turbine designs. Batavia Power Plant plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in western New York. Its location near Batavia allows it to serve both residential and commercial customers. The plant's environmental footprint is relatively moderate due to its fuel type and size, and it contributes to the region's energy mix alongside other generation sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a semi-rural area reduces direct population exposure to pollutants, though NOx emissions can contribute to regional ozone formation. The facility must comply with CSAPR limits on NOx and SO2 to protect downwind air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Batavia Power Plant is located in Batavia, New York, United States, at coordinates 42.982800, -78.159200.
Batavia Power Plant is a natural gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 67.3 MW.
Batavia Power Plant is owned by Seneca Power Partners LP.
As a US gas-fired power plant, Batavia Power Plant must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants, the Acid Rain Program for SO2 and NOx, and CSAPR for interstate pollution transport.
With a capacity of 67.3 MW, Batavia Power Plant is a small-to-medium scale gas plant. It likely uses gas turbine or combined cycle technology, which offers higher efficiency and lower emissions than older coal plants.