Overview
Indeck Silver Springs Energy Center is a 56.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in New York, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Indeck Silver Springs Energy Center is a gas-fired power generation facility located in New York, United States. With a capacity of 56.6 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale for gas power plants in the region. The plant is owned by Indeck-Energy Serv Silver Spg and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). The plant's capacity suggests it may serve local grid needs or industrial customers. As a gas-fired plant, Indeck Silver Springs Energy Center produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but still contributes to regional air quality considerations. Its location in New York places it within a state with stringent environmental standards. The plant's role in the local power grid supports energy reliability for the surrounding community.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but still impacts local air quality. Its location in New York, a state with strict environmental regulations, requires compliance with state and federal emission standards. The plant's moderate capacity and gas fuel reduce its overall environmental footprint relative to larger fossil fuel facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Indeck Silver Springs Energy Center is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 42.654400, -78.077200.
It is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 56.6 MW, owned by Indeck-Energy Serv Silver Spg.
The plant has a capacity of 56.6 megawatts (MW), which is considered small-to-medium scale for gas power plants.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
With a capacity of 56.6 MW, it is smaller than many combined-cycle gas plants in New York, which often exceed 100 MW. It likely serves local or industrial power needs.