Overview
LSP-Whitewater LP is a 283.5 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Whitewater Operating Services LLC. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional power grid.
LSP-Whitewater LP is a gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States, with coordinates 42.8555, -88.7299. The plant has a capacity of 283.5 megawatts, placing it in the medium-scale range for gas power plants in the country. It is owned and operated by Whitewater Operating Services LLC and is currently in operational status. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel that offers lower carbon emissions compared to coal but still produces CO2 and other pollutants. In the United States, gas power plants are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Typical gas plants in this capacity range use combined cycle or simple cycle turbines. As a gas-fired plant, LSP-Whitewater LP plays a role in balancing the grid with flexible generation. Its location in the Midwest contributes to the region's energy mix, supporting local electricity demand. The plant's environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions, but natural gas is considered a transition fuel in the shift toward cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a rural area may reduce direct population exposure to pollutants. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Acid Rain Program, which set limits on SO2 and NOx emissions. The capacity of 283.5 MW indicates a moderate environmental impact relative to larger baseload plants.
Frequently asked questions
LSP-Whitewater LP is located in the United States at coordinates 42.8555, -88.7299. The plant operates in the Midwest region.
LSP-Whitewater LP has a capacity of 283.5 megawatts, making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Whitewater Operating Services LLC.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) for emissions of SO2 and NOx.
Gas power plants produce lower CO2 emissions than coal plants but still emit greenhouse gases and pollutants like NOx. They are subject to EPA emissions limits and often use combined cycle technology for efficiency.