Overview
Madelia is an 11.8 MW gas power plant in Madelia, Minnesota, United States. Owned by the City of Madelia, it provides local power generation for the community.
Madelia is a gas-fired power plant located in Madelia, Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 11.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local area. The plant is owned by the City of Madelia and is currently operational. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. As a small facility, it likely uses simple-cycle or combined-cycle technology typical for its scale. In the United States, gas plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for NOx and SO2. As a municipally owned plant, Madelia plays a key role in local energy reliability and may support peak demand or provide backup power. Its small capacity means it has a relatively modest environmental footprint compared to larger gas plants, but it still contributes to regional air quality considerations.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its small capacity (11.8 MW) limits overall environmental impact. Located in a rural area of Minnesota, the plant's emissions may affect local air quality, though regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act helps mitigate risks.
Frequently asked questions
The Madelia power plant is located in Madelia, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 44.050100, -94.417800.
The Madelia gas power plant has a capacity of 11.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The Madelia power plant is owned by the City of Madelia (Minnesota).
Gas power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SO2, and other pollutants. Facilities may also need to comply with state-level environmental permits.
Small gas power plants like Madelia have lower emissions per megawatt compared to coal plants, but still produce CO2 and NOx. Their overall environmental impact is limited due to small capacity and modern emission controls.