Overview
Hurricane City Power is a 15.1 MW gas power plant located in Hurricane, Utah, United States. It provides electricity to the local grid under the ownership of Hurricane City Power.
Hurricane City Power is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Hurricane, Utah, United States. With a capacity of 15.1 MW, it is a small-scale plant serving the local community. The plant is owned and operated by Hurricane City Power and is currently operational. The facility operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. As a gas plant, it likely uses internal combustion engines or gas turbines, which are common for smaller-scale power generation. The plant falls under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary engines. Hurricane City Power plays a role in meeting the electricity demands of Hurricane and surrounding areas in southwestern Utah. Its relatively small capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking plant or provide backup power, contributing to grid reliability. The plant's location in a semi-arid region with growing population underscores its importance for local energy security.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas reduces its carbon footprint relative to coal, but it still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Its location in Hurricane, Utah, a small city near Zion National Park, means air quality considerations are important. The plant's capacity of 15.1 MW is modest, limiting its overall environmental impact. Regulatory compliance with EPA standards helps control emissions of NOx and other pollutants, which can affect local air quality and visibility in nearby scenic areas.
Frequently asked questions
Hurricane City Power is located in Hurricane, Utah, United States, at coordinates 37.1856° N, -113.2975° W.
Hurricane City Power has a capacity of 15.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
Hurricane City Power is owned by Hurricane City Power, a municipal utility serving the city of Hurricane, Utah.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary engines. They may also be subject to state-level air quality permits.
Small gas power plants often serve as peaking plants or provide backup power to support grid reliability, especially in areas with growing demand or limited interconnection capacity.