Moline Gas Power Plant | Illinois, United States

Moline is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Illinois, United States, with a capacity of 75.6 MW. The plant is owned and operated by MidAmerican Energy Co, a major utility in the region. As a gas power plant, it contributes to the diverse energy mix of the Midwest. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Gas-fired plants like Moline typically have lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired units, and they often use combined cycle or simple cycle technology. Moline plays a role in meeting the electricity demands of the surrounding communities. Its operational status as an active facility ensures continued power supply to the grid. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants in the United States.

As a gas-fired power plant, Moline produces lower CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Illinois, a state with both urban and agricultural areas, means the plant's emissions are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. The plant's relatively small capacity (75.6 MW) limits its local environmental footprint, but proximity to populated areas could influence air quality considerations.