Overview
Butler-Warner Generation Plant is a 303.4 MW gas-fired power station in Fayetteville, North Carolina, operated by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission. It serves the local community's electricity needs.
Butler-Warner Generation Plant is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 303.4 megawatts, it operates as a medium-scale gas power plant within the regional grid. The facility is owned and operated by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, a municipal utility serving the Fayetteville area. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. In the United States, gas-fired power plants are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. State-level regulations in North Carolina also apply, ensuring compliance with air quality standards. Butler-Warner Generation Plant plays a key role in meeting the electricity demand of Fayetteville and surrounding communities. Its operation supports grid reliability and integrates with the broader power generation mix of the region. The plant's location near populated areas underscores the importance of maintaining efficient and compliant operations to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal-fired plants, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to Fayetteville means local air quality considerations are important, with potential impacts from nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. The facility operates under the Clean Air Act, which mandates emission controls and monitoring to protect public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Butler-Warner Generation Plant is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 35.0986 N, -78.8294 W.
The plant has a generating capacity of 303.4 megawatts, making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, a municipal utility serving the Fayetteville area.
Gas power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, and may be subject to state-level air quality regulations.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal.