Overview
Berry Cogen is a 38.7 MW gas power plant in California, United States, owned by Berry Petroleum Co. It is operational and contributes to local power generation.
Berry Cogen is a gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 38.7 MW. The facility is owned by Berry Petroleum Co and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, it plays a role in the region's energy mix, providing electricity generation from natural gas. 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. These regulations govern emissions of pollutants like SOx, NOx, and CO2. The plant's capacity of 38.7 MW places it in the small to medium scale for gas power plants in the US. Berry Cogen's environmental context involves its fuel type and proximity to populated areas. Natural gas combustion produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location in California subjects it to state-level climate policies, including cap-and-trade programs. Its role in local power generation supports grid reliability and energy supply.
Environmental context
Berry Cogen, as a gas-fired power plant, has a moderate environmental footprint due to natural gas combustion, which emits CO2, NOx, and SOx. Its location in California places it under stringent state and federal air quality regulations. The plant's capacity of 38.7 MW suggests it serves local or industrial power needs, potentially reducing transmission losses. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Berry Cogen is located in California, United States, at coordinates 35.0930, -119.4436.
Berry Cogen has a capacity of 38.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale gas power plant.
Berry Cogen is owned by Berry Petroleum Co, an energy company.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which control emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.
Gas power plants emit CO2, NOx, and SOx, but have lower emissions per MWh compared to coal plants. They are subject to state and federal environmental regulations.