Overview
Griffith Energy LLC is a 655 MW gas-fired power plant located in Arizona, United States. It is an operational facility contributing to the regional power grid.
Griffith Energy LLC is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 655 megawatts, located in Arizona, United States. The facility is operational and owned by Griffith Energy LLC, playing a role in the state's energy generation mix. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Gas-fired plants like this typically use combined cycle or simple cycle technology, with lower emissions compared to coal-fired units. As a medium-to-large scale gas plant, Griffith Energy LLC supports grid reliability and may serve as a peaking or intermediate load facility. Its location in the arid Southwest region aligns with the area's energy demands, and the plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to local electricity supply.
Environmental context
Gas-fired power plants emit CO2, NOx, and SOx, though at lower rates than coal plants. The facility's location in Arizona, a region with high solar insolation and growing renewable energy integration, places it within a diverse energy landscape. Proximity to populated areas and air quality standards under the EPA's NAAQS influence its operational requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Griffith Energy LLC is located in Arizona, United States, at coordinates 35.0540, -114.1333.
The facility has a capacity of 655 megawatts, making it a medium-to-large scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Griffith Energy LLC.
Gas power plants in the USA must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants, and may be subject to the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
As a gas-fired plant, it provides flexible generation to meet peak demand or balance intermittent renewables, supporting grid reliability in Arizona.