Overview
LCEC Generation LLVC is a 46.5 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc. It provides electricity to the local grid.
LCEC Generation LLVC is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States. With a capacity of 46.5 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned and operated by Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc, a cooperative serving rural areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and its associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. As a gas-fired plant, it typically has lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with emission limits and monitoring requirements. The plant plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand, particularly for the cooperative's member communities. Its location in a rural area of the United States suggests it serves as a local power source, contributing to energy reliability and supporting agricultural and industrial activities in the region.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired power plant, LCEC Generation LLVC has a lower carbon footprint compared to coal plants but still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Its location in a rural area may reduce direct exposure to dense populations, but it still contributes to regional air quality. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. Its relatively small capacity suggests it may use older technology. Compliance with EPA regulations helps manage its environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
LCEC Generation LLVC is located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 32.9781° N, -103.3239° W, in a rural area likely within the service territory of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative.
LCEC Generation LLVC is a natural gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 46.5 megawatts (MW), classified as a small-to-medium scale gas power generation facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc, a member-owned utility serving rural communities in the region.
As a US gas power plant, LCEC Generation LLVC must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for NOx, SO2, and CO2 under programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR.
The plant provides electricity to the cooperative's member network, supporting rural communities and local industries with reliable power generation.