Overview
Bucknell University is a 5.9 MW gas power plant in the United States, owned and operated by the university. It provides on-site power generation for the campus.
Bucknell University operates a 5.9 MW gas-fired power plant located on its campus in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility is owned by the university and is currently operational, serving as a dedicated energy source for the institution. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller-scale distributed generation. With a capacity of 5.9 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for criteria pollutants such as NOx and SOx. As an on-campus power plant, Bucknell University's facility enhances energy reliability and reduces transmission losses. It supports the university's operational needs and may contribute to sustainability goals by utilizing natural gas, which has lower CO2 emissions compared to coal. The plant's location in a residential and educational setting requires adherence to local air quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its location on a university campus in a populated area necessitates compliance with the Clean Air Act's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect local air quality. The relatively small capacity (5.9 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Bucknell University power plant is located on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 5.9 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SOx, and other pollutants.
The plant is owned and operated by Bucknell University.