Overview
Decorative Panels Intl is a 7.5 MW gas power plant in Alpena, Michigan, United States. It is owned by Decorative Panels International Inc. and is currently operational.
Decorative Panels Intl is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Alpena, Michigan, United States. With a capacity of 7.5 MW, it is a small-scale plant that primarily serves the energy needs of the local industrial operations. The plant is owned and operated by Decorative Panels International Inc., a manufacturer of decorative surfaces. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with emission limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants. Located in Alpena, a city in northeastern Michigan, the plant contributes to the local grid and supports the industrial base of the region. Its relatively small capacity makes it suitable for on-site or community-level power generation, reducing transmission losses and enhancing energy security for the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Alpena, a city with a population of around 10,000, means that emissions may affect local air quality, though the plant's small scale limits its overall environmental footprint. The facility must adhere to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including monitoring and reporting of emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Decorative Panels Intl is located in Alpena, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 45.0628, -83.4233.
The plant has a capacity of 7.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Decorative Panels International Inc., a company that manufactures decorative surfaces.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which set limits on emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Small gas plants like Decorative Panels Intl have lower emissions per MWh than coal plants, but still produce CO2 and NOx. Their small scale limits local air quality impact, but they must still adhere to EPA monitoring and reporting requirements.