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CIP II/AR Bridgewater Holdings - NJCOE: 5 MW Gas Power Plant in Bridgewater, New Jersey

United States of America
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Overview

CIP II/AR Bridgewater Holdings - NJCOE is a 5 MW gas power plant located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by COE Bridgewater LLC and is currently operational.

CIP II/AR Bridgewater Holdings - NJCOE is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States. The plant is owned by COE Bridgewater LLC, an entity associated with Thor Equities LLC, and is currently in operational status. As a small-scale gas power plant, it contributes to the local energy grid within the PJM Interconnection region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Gas power plants like this one typically utilize combustion turbine technology, which offers lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants, though CO2 and NOx emissions are still regulated. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking unit or support local distribution. Environmentally, the plant's gas fuel source results in a lower carbon footprint relative to coal or oil, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a suburban area of New Jersey means it operates within a region with stringent air quality standards. The plant's role in the local grid helps ensure reliability, particularly during peak demand periods, and its small scale minimizes its overall environmental impact compared to larger facilities.

Environmental context

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil, but it still contributes to regional air quality considerations. Located in a suburban area of New Jersey, the facility operates under the EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program. Its small capacity of 5 MW limits its overall environmental footprint, but proximity to populated areas may require adherence to local emission standards.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.624000, -74.634000.

The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.

The plant is owned by COE Bridgewater LLC, an entity associated with Thor Equities LLC.

Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.

Small gas power plants often serve as peaking units, providing electricity during periods of high demand, or support local grid reliability in areas with limited generation capacity.
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