Overview
Fremont Energy Center is a 739.5 MW gas-fired power plant in Ohio, United States. Operated by American Mun Power-Ohio Inc, it plays a key role in regional electricity supply.
Fremont Energy Center is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Ohio, United States. With a capacity of 739.5 MW, it operates as a medium-to-large scale plant within the US power sector, contributing to the regional grid's reliability. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. As a gas-fired plant, Fremont Energy Center has a lower carbon footprint relative to coal plants, aligning with the US energy transition towards lower-emission sources. Its operational status ensures continued support for local communities and industries, providing dispatchable power to meet demand fluctuations.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired generation. Its location in Ohio, a state with a mix of industrial and agricultural land, means emissions may affect local air quality. The facility's capacity of 739.5 MW places it in a moderate scale band, with potential environmental impacts managed through federal and state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Fremont Energy Center is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 41.377100, -83.161400.
Fremont Energy Center is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 739.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by American Mun Power-Ohio Inc. Ownership indicates municipal power involvement.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.