Overview
Indiana Harbor E 5 AC Station is a 90 MW gas power plant in Indiana Harbor, United States, operated by Northlake Energy. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Indiana Harbor E 5 AC Station is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Indiana Harbor, United States. With a capacity of 90 MW, it is a medium-scale plant within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by Northlake Energy and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and its associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. Gas-fired plants like this one typically use combined cycle or simple cycle technology, offering lower emissions compared to coal-fired units. Indiana Harbor E 5 AC Station plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand in the Great Lakes area. Its gas-fired technology contributes to a lower carbon footprint relative to coal, aligning with broader trends in US power generation toward cleaner energy sources. The plant's location near industrial and urban centers supports local energy reliability.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in an industrial area near Lake Michigan may influence local air quality, but gas combustion produces fewer pollutants. Gas plants generally have a smaller environmental footprint than coal.
Frequently asked questions
Indiana Harbor E 5 AC Station is located in Indiana Harbor, United States, at coordinates 41.684400, -87.421400.
It is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 90 MW, owned by Northlake Energy.
The plant has a capacity of 90 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
US gas power plants must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Gas-fired power plants produce significantly lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal plants, making them a cleaner fossil fuel option.