Garrison Energy Center LLC: 361 MW Gas Power Plant in Delaware, USA

Garrison Energy Center LLC is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Delaware, United States, with a capacity of 361 megawatts (MW). The plant is owned by Garrison Energy Center LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the region's electricity supply. As a gas power plant, it plays a role in the state's energy mix, which includes a growing share of renewable sources. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as programs targeting acid rain and cross-state air pollution. Gas-fired plants like this one generally have lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal plants, but still require compliance with NOx and greenhouse gas regulations. The 361 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale range for gas plants in the U.S. Environmentally, the plant's gas fuel source results in lower carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt-hour than coal, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Delaware, a state with moderate population density, means that air quality impacts are managed through state and federal permits. The facility supports grid reliability and can provide flexible generation to complement intermittent renewables like solar and wind.

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Delaware, a state with moderate population density, means that air quality impacts are managed through state and federal permits. The facility supports grid reliability and can provide flexible generation to complement intermittent renewables like solar and wind.