Overview
Battle Creek Mill is a 4 MW gas power plant in Michigan, USA, owned by RockTenn-Battle Creek Mill. It operates as a combined heat and power facility supporting industrial operations.
Battle Creek Mill is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. With a capacity of 4 MW, it is a small-scale plant primarily serving the industrial needs of its owner, RockTenn-Battle Creek Mill. The plant is operational and contributes to the local energy grid. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired units, aligning with modern environmental standards. This plant plays a key role in providing reliable power for industrial processes at the Battle Creek Mill site. Its small capacity and gas fuel type position it as a low-emission, efficient energy source within the local power generation mix. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to the region's energy security.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (4 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Located in an industrial area of Battle Creek, Michigan, the facility's emissions are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. Gas-fired plants typically employ combined cycle or simple cycle turbines, which are efficient and have a smaller environmental impact than older coal-fired units.
Frequently asked questions
Battle Creek Mill is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 42.322100, -85.204300.
Battle Creek Mill is a gas power plant with a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW). It is owned by RockTenn-Battle Creek Mill and is currently operational.
Battle Creek Mill has a capacity of 4 MW, making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Gas power plants in the USA are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Battle Creek Mill is owned by RockTenn-Battle Creek Mill, a company involved in industrial operations.