Overview
The Geneva Generation Facility is a 29.5 MW gas-fired power plant in Geneva, Illinois, USA. It is owned by the City of Geneva and provides local electricity generation.
The Geneva Generation Facility is a gas-fired power plant located in Geneva, Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 29.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, serving the local community. The plant is owned by the City of Geneva and is currently operational. As a gas-fired plant, it operates using natural gas, which has lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility likely uses combustion turbine or reciprocating engine technology typical for its size. It falls under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and New Source Performance Standards for stationary engines. The plant plays a role in local grid reliability and peak shaving for the Geneva area. Its proximity to residential areas may require adherence to local air quality standards. The facility's relatively small capacity and gas fuel type position it as a moderate environmental contributor compared to larger coal or oil plants.
Environmental context
The Geneva Generation Facility operates in a suburban area near Chicago, where air quality is regulated under the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards. As a gas-fired plant, it emits lower levels of SOx and particulate matter than coal plants, but NOx and CO2 emissions are still a concern. The facility's age and technology type (likely reciprocating engines or combustion turbines) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Its location in a populated area necessitates compliance with local and federal emission limits.
Frequently asked questions
The Geneva Generation Facility is located in Geneva, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.891100, -88.271100.
It is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The facility has a capacity of 29.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation plant.
The plant is owned by the City of Geneva, Illinois.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SO2, and CO2. They may also be subject to state-level air quality permits and greenhouse gas reporting requirements.