Overview
Curtis H Stanton Energy Center is a 688.3 MW gas-fired power plant in Florida, USA, operated by Stanton Clean Energy LLC. It supplies electricity to the regional grid under US EPA emissions regulations.
Curtis H Stanton Energy Center is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Florida, United States, with a capacity of 688.3 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Stanton Clean Energy LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the state's energy mix. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired units, aligning with modern environmental standards. The plant plays a significant role in meeting the electricity demands of the surrounding region. Its gas-fired technology provides flexible and reliable power generation, supporting grid stability and integrating with renewable energy sources in Florida's evolving energy landscape.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx compared to coal-fired facilities, reducing its local air quality impact. Located in Florida, the plant operates in a region with growing energy demand and increasing integration of renewables. Its moderate capacity of 688.3 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas plants, with environmental performance governed by US EPA standards.
Frequently asked questions
Curtis H Stanton Energy Center is located in Florida, United States, at coordinates 28.488200, -81.166900.
It is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 688.3 MW, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The plant is owned and operated by Stanton Clean Energy LLC.
The plant must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which set limits on emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Gas-fired plants like Curtis H Stanton Energy Center produce significantly lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, making them a cleaner fossil fuel option.