Overview
Hampton Facility is a 5 MW gas power plant in New Hampshire, USA, owned by Foss Manufacturing Company LLC. It provides operational capacity for local energy needs.
The Hampton Facility is a gas-fired power generation station located in Hampton, New Hampshire, United States. With a capacity of 5 megawatts, it falls into the small-scale category for gas power plants, typically serving local or industrial loads. The facility is owned by Foss Manufacturing Company LLC and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, the Hampton Facility operates using natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's small capacity suggests it may use simple-cycle gas turbine technology, which is less efficient than combined-cycle systems. In the United States, gas power plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for NOx and SO2. The Hampton Facility plays a role in supporting local grid reliability and may provide power for industrial operations or backup generation. Its location in New Hampshire places it within the ISO New England grid, which has a diverse mix of generation sources including natural gas, nuclear, and renewables. The facility's small scale and gas fuel type position it as a flexible resource for meeting regional demand.
Environmental context
The Hampton Facility's gas-fired generation produces lower air pollutants than coal but still emits CO2, NOx, and other combustion byproducts. Its location in a populated area of New Hampshire may raise local air quality considerations under the Clean Air Act's National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The facility's small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, but its operational status contributes to regional greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The Hampton Facility is located in Hampton, New Hampshire, United States, at coordinates 42.938300, -70.840600.
The Hampton Facility is a gas power plant that generates electricity using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Hampton Facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale gas power plant.
The Hampton Facility is owned by Foss Manufacturing Company LLC.
Gas power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SO2, and particulate matter, as well as state-level air quality regulations.