Overview
De Pere Energy Center is a 192.3 MW gas power plant in Wisconsin, United States, operated by Wisconsin Public Service Corp. It provides electricity to the regional grid.
De Pere Energy Center is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Wisconsin, United States. With a capacity of 192.3 MW, it operates as a medium-scale gas power plant under the ownership of Wisconsin Public Service Corp. The plant is currently operational and contributes to the energy supply in the region. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. In the United States, such facilities are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for NOx, SO2, and other pollutants, as well as state-level environmental permits. De Pere Energy Center plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and supporting grid reliability. Its location in Wisconsin places it within a region with a mix of energy sources, including coal, nuclear, and renewables. The plant's operation aligns with broader trends in the U.S. power sector toward natural gas as a flexible and lower-emission generation option.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Wisconsin, a state with varied air quality standards, means it operates under the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and regional haze requirements. The facility's capacity of 192.3 MW places it in a moderate size range, with potential local air quality impacts depending on proximity to populated areas.
Frequently asked questions
De Pere Energy Center is located in Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 44.4486, -88.0720.
The plant has a capacity of 192.3 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a utility company serving parts of Wisconsin.
Gas power plants like De Pere Energy Center must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for NOx, SO2, and particulate matter, as well as state-level permits and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
The plant provides 192.3 MW of electricity to the Wisconsin grid, supporting reliability and meeting peak demand with natural gas, a flexible fuel source.