Overview
Bridgewater Complex Co-Generation Plant is a 1.5 MW gas-fired power facility in Massachusetts, USA. It operates under the Massachusetts Department of Correction, providing on-site power generation.
Bridgewater Complex Co-Generation Plant is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 1.5 MW, it is a small-scale plant that serves the energy needs of the Massachusetts Department of Correction complex. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. As a co-generation facility, it likely produces both electricity and useful thermal energy, improving overall efficiency. The plant is subject to US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary gas turbines and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This facility plays a role in providing reliable on-site power for the correctional complex, reducing reliance on the grid. Its small capacity and gas fuel type result in a relatively lower environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants. The plant's location in a populated area of Massachusetts underscores the importance of compliance with state and federal air quality standards.
Environmental context
The Bridgewater Complex Co-Generation Plant, fueled by natural gas, produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its small capacity (1.5 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. Located in a populated area of Massachusetts, the plant must comply with US EPA NAAQS and state air quality regulations to minimize local pollution. Co-generation improves efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and emissions per unit of energy output.
Frequently asked questions
The Bridgewater Complex Co-Generation Plant is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.931800, -70.958400.
It is a gas-fired co-generation plant, meaning it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy (such as steam or hot water) from natural gas.
The plant is owned by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, which operates the Bridgewater correctional complex.
The plant has a capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants, as well as state-level air quality regulations.