Overview
General Mills Inc is a 3.8 MW gas power plant in the United States, owned and operated by General Mills Inc. The facility is operational and serves as a small-scale generation asset.
General Mills Inc is a gas-fired power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 42.871000, -78.875500. The facility has a capacity of 3.8 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. It is owned by General Mills Inc and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, the facility operates using natural gas, which typically results in lower emissions compared to coal but still contributes to CO2 and NOx output. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local or on-site energy needs, possibly for industrial operations. In the United States, gas plants are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and emission standards for greenhouse gases. The plant's location in an urban or industrial area could influence local air quality, though its small size limits its environmental footprint. The facility plays a role in the regional energy mix, providing reliable power generation with the flexibility of gas-fired technology.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gases and local pollutants like NOx. Its small capacity (3.8 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including emission limits for gas plants.
Frequently asked questions
General Mills Inc power plant is located in the United States at coordinates 42.871000, -78.875500.
General Mills Inc power plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
The capacity of General Mills Inc power plant is 3.8 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emission guidelines for greenhouse gases from the EPA.
General Mills Inc power plant is owned by General Mills Inc.