Overview
Gillette SBMC is a 14.2 MW gas power plant in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is owned by The Gillette Company and is currently operational.
Gillette SBMC is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 14.2 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector. The facility is owned by The Gillette Company and is currently operational. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility falls under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and associated programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. Located in an urban area, the plant serves local energy needs, potentially providing power to nearby industrial or commercial facilities. Its small capacity suggests it may play a peaking or backup role in the regional grid. The plant's environmental impact is relatively limited due to its size and fuel type, but it still contributes to local air quality considerations.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Boston, a densely populated urban area, which raises considerations for local air quality. Natural gas combustion produces lower SOx and NOx emissions than coal, but still emits CO2 and other pollutants. The plant's small capacity (14.2 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Regulatory oversight under the US Clean Air Act ensures compliance with emission standards, including NAAQS and regional haze rules.
Frequently asked questions
Gillette SBMC is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.3436 N, 71.0559 W.
Gillette SBMC has a capacity of 14.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
Gillette SBMC is owned by The Gillette Company, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for local air quality, the Acid Rain Program for SO2, and CSAPR for NOx. They also face greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
Small gas plants like Gillette SBMC have lower emissions per MWh than coal plants but still produce CO2, NOx, and other pollutants. Their small size limits overall impact, but local air quality effects can be significant in urban areas.