Overview
East 12th Street is a 28.1 MW gas power plant in Winfield, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and owned by the City of Winfield.
East 12th Street is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Winfield, Kansas, United States. With a capacity of 28.1 MW, it operates as a small-scale plant within the U.S. power generation sector, serving the local community. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for flexible and relatively lower-emission power generation. As a municipal-owned facility, it likely operates under state and federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for criteria pollutants such as NOx and SO2. This facility plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in Winfield and the surrounding area. Its relatively small capacity and gas-fired technology contribute to a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger coal or oil plants. The plant's operational status ensures continued grid support for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a small city in Kansas means it is not in a densely populated area, reducing local air quality impacts. Typical gas plants of this scale may use simple-cycle or combined-cycle technology.
Frequently asked questions
East 12th Street is located in Winfield, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.236700, -96.962500.
The plant has a capacity of 28.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by the City of Winfield, Kansas.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for NOx, SO2, and other pollutants under programs like the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
Small municipal gas plants like East 12th Street often provide peaking power or local grid support, helping to meet demand during high usage periods and enhancing energy reliability for the community.