Overview
Lake One is a 60.5 MW gas power plant operated by City of Burbank Water and Power in Burbank, California. It provides electricity to the local grid under US EPA regulations.
Lake One is a gas-fired power plant located in Burbank, California, United States. With a capacity of 60.5 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within the US power generation sector, supplying electricity to the Burbank area. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program, which govern emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. The plant's technology is typical for a gas plant of this era, likely using combined cycle or simple cycle gas turbines. As part of the City of Burbank Water and Power's portfolio, Lake One contributes to the local grid's reliability and supports the community's energy needs. Its location in an urban area necessitates compliance with stringent air quality standards to minimize environmental impact on nearby populations.
Environmental context
Lake One's gas-fired operation produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Burbank, a densely populated area, requires adherence to strict US EPA air quality standards to protect public health. The plant's moderate capacity and gas fuel type position it as a relatively lower-emission option within the fossil fuel sector.
Frequently asked questions
Lake One is located in Burbank, California, United States, at coordinates 34.177200, -118.314700.
Lake One has a capacity of 60.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
Lake One is operated by the City of Burbank Water and Power, a municipal utility serving the Burbank area.
Lake One operates under the US Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program, which regulate emissions of pollutants like SOx and NOx.
Lake One uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower emissions compared to coal but still contributes to CO2 emissions.