Overview
Lawrenceburg Power LLC is a 1,232 MW gas-fired power plant in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States. It operates as a key electricity generation facility in the region.
Lawrenceburg Power LLC is a gas-fired power plant located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States. With a capacity of 1,232 MW, it is a large-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector, contributing to the regional electricity grid. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with modern environmental standards. Operated by Lawrenceburg Power LLC, this facility plays a significant role in meeting the energy demands of the surrounding communities. Its gas-fired technology positions it as a relatively cleaner option within the fossil fuel spectrum, supporting grid stability and reliability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants, reducing its local environmental footprint. Its location in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, places it in a region with mixed industrial and residential areas, where air quality is managed under EPA NAAQS. The facility's capacity of 1,232 MW indicates a substantial operational scale, with potential impacts on local air quality and water usage for cooling.
Frequently asked questions
Lawrenceburg Power LLC is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.0911 N, -84.8669 W.
Lawrenceburg Power LLC has a capacity of 1,232 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale gas-fired power plant.
Lawrenceburg Power LLC is owned by Lawrenceburg Power LLC, the same entity that operates the facility.
Gas-fired power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
As a gas-fired plant, Lawrenceburg Power LLC produces lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon dioxide (CO2) per megawatt-hour compared to typical coal-fired plants.