Overview
Greenland Energy Center is a 380.8 MW gas-fired power plant in Florida, United States, owned by JEA. It operates as a key electricity generation facility in the region.
Greenland Energy Center is a gas-fired power plant located in Florida, United States, with a capacity of 380.8 MW. Owned by JEA, the facility is operational and contributes to the regional power grid. As a gas power plant, it represents a significant component of the area's energy infrastructure. The plant 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. Gas-fired plants like this one typically use combined cycle or simple cycle technology, with the 380.8 MW capacity placing it in the medium-to-large scale for gas power generation in the US. The facility plays an important role in meeting the electricity demands of the surrounding communities. Its operation supports grid reliability and integrates with the broader energy mix of Florida, which relies heavily on natural gas for power generation.
Environmental context
The Greenland Energy Center's gas-fired operation produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Florida, a state with growing energy demand, means the plant's emissions are subject to state and federal air quality regulations. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality considerations, though modern gas plants are designed with emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Greenland Energy Center is located in Florida, United States, at coordinates 30.159100, -81.518400.
Greenland Energy Center has a capacity of 380.8 MW, making it a medium-to-large gas-fired power plant.
Greenland Energy Center is owned by JEA, a municipal utility serving the Jacksonville area.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR. They are also subject to state-level environmental regulations.
Gas power generation produces lower CO2 emissions than coal but still contributes to greenhouse gases. Modern plants use emission controls to reduce NOx and SOx, and their environmental impact depends on local air quality and proximity to populated areas.