Overview
Hargis-Hebert Electric Generating is a 100.8 MW gas-fired power plant in Louisiana, USA, operated by Lafayette Utilities System. It provides electricity to the local grid under US EPA regulatory frameworks.
Hargis-Hebert Electric Generating is a gas-fired power plant located in Louisiana, United States, with a capacity of 100.8 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Lafayette Utilities System and serves the local community's electricity needs. As a gas-powered plant, it represents a medium-scale generation asset within the US power sector. The plant operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency, complying with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. Gas-fired plants like this one typically have lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, though they still contribute to CO2 output. Hargis-Hebert Electric Generating plays a key role in the Lafayette area's power supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its gas-fired technology offers operational flexibility and relatively lower environmental impact than older coal plants, aligning with broader trends in the US energy mix toward cleaner generation sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but it still produces CO2. Located in Louisiana, the facility operates in a region with significant industrial activity and population centers. Its proximity to populated areas necessitates compliance with stringent air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. The plant's age and technology (likely combined cycle or simple cycle) influence its efficiency and environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Hargis-Hebert Electric Generating is located in Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 30.1694 N, -91.9923 W.
The plant has a capacity of 100.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Lafayette Utilities System, a municipal utility serving the Lafayette area.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant provides electricity to the Lafayette area, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers with reliable power from a gas-fired source.