Overview
McIntosh (AL) is a 676 MW gas-fired power plant in Alabama, USA, operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
McIntosh (AL) is a gas-fired power plant located in Alabama, United States, with a capacity of 676 megawatts. It is owned and operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving members across the region. The plant plays a key role in meeting the electricity demands of the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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 benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides compared to coal-fired units, aligning with modern environmental standards. McIntosh (AL) contributes to the stability of the local power grid and supports the energy needs of communities in Alabama. Its gas-fired technology provides flexible generation, allowing it to respond to fluctuations in demand. The plant's operational status ensures continued service to the region.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal. Its location in Alabama, a state with a mix of industrial and rural areas, means the facility's emissions are subject to state and federal air quality regulations. The plant's capacity of 676 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas-fired generation, and its technology likely includes combined cycle or simple cycle turbines, which influence its environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
McIntosh (AL) is located in Alabama, United States, near the coordinates 31.2546 N, -88.0299 W.
The plant has a capacity of 676 megawatts, making it a medium-to-large scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative.
Gas power plants in the USA must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which regulate emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants.
The primary fuel is natural gas, which produces lower emissions compared to coal and is commonly used for flexible power generation.