Overview
Lockport Energy Associates LP is an operational gas power plant in Lockport, New York, with a capacity of 221.3 MW. It contributes to the regional power grid under U.S. EPA regulations.
Lockport Energy Associates LP is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Lockport, New York, United States. With a capacity of 221.3 MW, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the U.S. power sector, supplying electricity to the regional grid. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and the Acid Rain Program, which govern emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. As a gas power plant, Lockport Energy Associates LP plays a role in the transition toward lower-carbon energy sources. Its location in upstate New York serves the local community and industrial base, supporting grid reliability and economic activity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in a moderately populated area of New York means it must comply with state and federal air quality standards. Typical gas plants of this scale employ combined-cycle or simple-cycle turbines, which influence efficiency and emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Lockport Energy Associates LP is located in Lockport, New York, United States, at coordinates 43.161900 N, -78.745000 W.
It is a gas power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 221.3 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a medium-scale power generation facility.
As a U.S. facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant is owned by Lockport Energy Associates LP, which operates the facility.