Overview
Heber City is a 14.1 MW gas power plant in Utah, operated by Heber Light & Power Company. It serves the local community with reliable electricity generation.
Heber City is a gas-fired power plant located in Heber City, Utah, United States. With a capacity of 14.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility that provides electricity to the local area. The plant is owned and operated by Heber Light & Power Company, a municipal utility serving the Heber Valley region. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. As a gas power plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter. The facility is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Heber City plays a key role in meeting the energy needs of the Heber Valley community. Its location in a mountainous region of Utah underscores the importance of reliable power generation for both residential and commercial users. The plant's relatively small capacity aligns with the scale of the local grid, contributing to energy security and stability.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Heber City, a town in a valley surrounded by mountains, means that air quality considerations are important. The facility operates under EPA regulations that limit NOx and SO2 emissions, helping to mitigate local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The Heber City power plant is located in Heber City, Utah, United States, at coordinates 40.503700, -111.425200.
The Heber City plant is a gas power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Heber City power plant has a capacity of 14.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The Heber City power plant is owned and operated by Heber Light & Power Company, a municipal utility.
Gas power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), which regulate emissions of pollutants like NOx and SO2.