Overview
Lake Side Power Plant is a 1,385 MW gas-fired power station in Utah, operated by PacifiCorp. It serves the western United States with reliable electricity generation.
Lake Side Power Plant is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Utah, United States, with a capacity of 1,385 megawatts. Operated by PacifiCorp, the plant plays a significant role in the regional power grid, supplying electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the western U.S. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with modern environmental standards. Lake Side Power Plant contributes to grid stability and energy security in the region. Its large capacity and gas-fired technology position it as a key asset for meeting peak demand and supporting renewable energy integration. The plant's operational status and ownership by PacifiCorp underscore its importance in the utility's generation portfolio.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal-fired plants, reducing its local air quality impact. Located in Utah, the facility operates in a region with growing energy demand and increasing focus on emissions reduction. Its proximity to populated areas is mitigated by modern emission controls, though gas extraction and transport can have environmental implications.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Side Power Plant is located in Utah, United States, at coordinates 40.331700 N, -111.754200 W.
Lake Side Power Plant has a generating capacity of 1,385 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale gas-fired power station.
Lake Side Power Plant is owned and operated by PacifiCorp, a major utility serving customers in the western United States.
As a U.S. gas-fired power plant, Lake Side Power Plant must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Lake Side Power Plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants.