Overview
Canyon Power Plant is a 200 MW gas-fired power plant in Anaheim, California, operated by the City of Anaheim. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
Canyon Power Plant is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Anaheim, California, United States. With a capacity of 200 megawatts, it is a medium-scale plant within the U.S. power generation sector, contributing to the region's energy supply. The plant is owned and operated by the City of Anaheim, ensuring municipal oversight of its operations. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for flexible and relatively lower-emission fossil fuel generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including standards for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, as well as state-level regulations from the California Air Resources Board. Canyon Power Plant plays a role in meeting the electricity demands of Anaheim and surrounding areas. Its location in Southern California places it within a region with stringent air quality standards, influencing its operational practices. The plant's municipal ownership underscores its importance to local energy reliability and community service.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Anaheim, a populated area, means emissions are subject to strict local air quality regulations. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. Gas plants typically have a moderate environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Canyon Power Plant is located in Anaheim, California, United States, at coordinates 33.858100, -117.861700.
Canyon Power Plant has a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
Canyon Power Plant is owned and operated by the City of Anaheim, California.
Gas power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). State-level regulations, such as those from the California Air Resources Board, may also apply.
Canyon Power Plant supplies electricity to the Anaheim area, supporting local energy reliability and municipal power needs.