Overview
CH Resources Syracuse is a 102.7 MW gas power plant in Syracuse, New York, owned by Lakeside Syracuse LLC. It operates as a natural gas-fired facility contributing to the regional grid.
CH Resources Syracuse is a natural gas power plant located in Syracuse, New York, United States. With a capacity of 102.7 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the gas-fired power generation sector. The plant is owned by Lakeside Syracuse LLC and is currently operational, serving the local electricity demand. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. Gas power plants like this one typically operate as combined cycle or simple cycle units; the specific technology is not detailed. In the United States, such facilities are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for NOx, SO2, and CO2. State-level regulations in New York also impose additional environmental requirements. CH Resources Syracuse plays a role in the regional power grid, providing dispatchable generation that can complement intermittent renewable sources. Its location in Syracuse supports the local community's energy needs. The plant's environmental footprint is influenced by its fuel type and efficiency, with natural gas producing lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal but still contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but it still emits carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Its location in Syracuse, a moderately populated urban area, means emissions may affect local air quality. Natural gas extraction and transport also have environmental implications, including methane leakage.
Frequently asked questions
CH Resources Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York, United States, at coordinates 43.066400, -76.214400.
CH Resources Syracuse is a natural gas power plant with a capacity of 102.7 MW, owned by Lakeside Syracuse LLC.
The plant is owned by Lakeside Syracuse LLC.
Gas power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SO2, and CO2. They may also be subject to state-level regulations and greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
As a 102.7 MW gas plant, it provides dispatchable power to the regional grid, helping meet peak demand and supporting grid stability alongside renewable sources.