Overview
Eagle Point Power Generation is a 251.8 MW gas-fired power plant in New Jersey, USA, owned by Eagle Point Power Generation LLC. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Eagle Point Power Generation is a gas-fired power plant located in New Jersey, United States, with a capacity of 251.8 MW. The facility is owned by Eagle Point Power Generation LLC and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, it falls within the medium-scale range for the sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. Gas-fired plants typically have lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired facilities. Eagle Point Power Generation contributes to the regional power grid, providing electricity to the surrounding area. Its location near populated regions underscores the importance of compliance with air quality standards. The plant's gas fuel source aligns with a trend toward cleaner energy generation in the United States.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, reducing its local environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health. The facility's capacity of 251.8 MW places it in a moderate scale, balancing energy output with environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Eagle Point Power Generation is located in New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 39.8746 N, -75.1592 W.
Eagle Point Power Generation has a capacity of 251.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
Eagle Point Power Generation is owned by Eagle Point Power Generation LLC.
As a US-based power plant, Eagle Point Power Generation must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set limits on SO2 and NOx emissions.
Eagle Point Power Generation uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower emissions compared to coal or oil.