Overview
Kenilworth Energy Facility is a 28.8 MW gas power plant in New Jersey, United States, owned by E F Kenilworth LLC. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Kenilworth Energy Facility is a gas-fired power plant located in New Jersey, United States. With a capacity of 28.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned by E F Kenilworth LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant falls under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and associated programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. Kenilworth Energy Facility serves the local community by supplying electricity to the grid. Its relatively small capacity suggests it may play a peaking or supplemental role, helping to meet demand during high-load periods. The plant's operational status indicates it continues to contribute to the region's energy mix.
Environmental context
The facility's use of natural gas results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but it still emits greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Its location in New Jersey, a densely populated state, means emissions may affect nearby communities. Older gas plants may have higher emission rates. Regulatory compliance with EPA standards helps mitigate environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Kenilworth Energy Facility is located in New Jersey, United States, near coordinates 40.6781, -74.2744.
Kenilworth Energy Facility has a capacity of 28.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
Kenilworth Energy Facility is owned by E F Kenilworth LLC.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including programs like the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Small gas power plants often serve as peaking plants, providing electricity during periods of high demand, or as supplemental capacity to support grid reliability.