Overview
Houweling Nurseries is a 13.2 MW gas power plant in California, United States, owned by Houweling's Tomatoes. It supports greenhouse operations with on-site power generation.
Houweling Nurseries is a gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 13.2 MW. The facility is owned by Houweling's Tomatoes and is operational, providing electricity for the company's greenhouse operations. As a small-scale gas plant, it contributes to the local energy mix while supporting agricultural activities. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and other pollutants. Gas-fired plants like this one typically have lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, but still must comply with state and federal air quality regulations. The technology used is likely a reciprocating engine or gas turbine, common for small-scale cogeneration or peaking plants. Environmentally, the plant's gas fuel source results in lower CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in California, a state with stringent environmental policies, means it may be subject to additional state-level regulations such as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules. The facility's role in supporting local agriculture underscores its importance to the regional economy and food supply chain.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel source results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Located in California, it operates under strict state air quality regulations, including CARB rules. Its proximity to agricultural areas may influence local air quality considerations, though the small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Houweling Nurseries is located in California, United States, at coordinates 34.1797, -119.0831.
Houweling Nurseries is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 13.2 MW, owned by Houweling's Tomatoes.
The plant has a capacity of 13.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for NOx, SO2, and other pollutants, as well as state-level regulations like those from the California Air Resources Board.
As a gas plant, it produces lower emissions than coal but still contributes to CO2 and NOx emissions. Its small size and location in California subject it to strict environmental regulations.