Overview
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital is a 1.1 MW gas power plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It provides on-site power generation for the hospital facility.
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital is a gas-fired power plant located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. With a capacity of 1.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed to support the energy needs of the hospital campus. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated standards for emissions. The facility uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. As a combined heat and power (CHP) or backup generation unit, it likely provides both electricity and thermal energy for the hospital. The plant's small capacity places it in the lower tier of power generation facilities, typical for institutional or commercial on-site generation. Operated by Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, this plant ensures energy reliability for critical healthcare services. Its location in an urban area underscores the importance of efficient and low-emission power generation. The facility contributes to the hospital's operational resilience and may reduce strain on the local grid during peak demand.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants. However, it still emits carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas. Located in a densely populated urban area, the facility must comply with stringent local and federal air quality regulations, including the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its small capacity minimizes its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.071100, -74.983100.
It is a gas power plant that uses natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity and possibly heat for the hospital.
The plant has a capacity of 1.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility suitable for on-site power generation.
As a US facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and possibly the Acid Rain Program or Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) depending on emissions.
The plant is owned and operated by Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, which uses it to support its energy needs.