Double C Generation Limited Partnership - Gas Power Plant in California, USA

Double C Generation Limited Partnership is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States, with an operational capacity of 49.8 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by WCAC Operating Company and is currently in operational status, contributing to the state's diverse energy mix. As a gas power plant, it utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for flexible and relatively lower-emission fossil fuel generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and the Acid Rain Program, which set emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. The plant's capacity of 49.8 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants in the United States. Its location in California, a state with ambitious renewable energy targets and stringent environmental regulations, means the facility likely plays a role in providing grid stability and peaking power to complement intermittent renewable sources.

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its proximity to populated areas in California may raise local air quality considerations, particularly for nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Modern gas plants often employ combined cycle technology for higher efficiency.