Overview
Morris Cogeneration LLC is a 212.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in Morris, Illinois, United States. It operates under the US EPA Clean Air Act regulations.
Morris Cogeneration LLC is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 212.5 megawatts, located in Morris, Illinois, United States. The plant is operational and owned by Morris Cogeneration LLC, contributing to the regional power grid in the Midwest. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it typically produces lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, though carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions remain a consideration. The plant plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and may provide cogeneration benefits, improving overall energy efficiency. Its location in Illinois places it within a state with a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, coal, and renewables, and the plant supports grid reliability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal, but CO2 emissions are still a factor. Its location in Morris, Illinois, is in a region with moderate population density, and the plant's capacity of 212.5 MW places it in the medium-scale range for gas power plants. The facility must comply with US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and state-level environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
Morris Cogeneration LLC is located in Morris, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.4119° N, -88.3328° W.
Morris Cogeneration LLC has a capacity of 212.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
Morris Cogeneration LLC is owned by Morris Cogeneration LLC, the same entity as the plant name.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants, the Acid Rain Program for SO2 and NOx, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) for interstate pollution transport.
The primary fuel used at Morris Cogeneration LLC is natural gas, which typically results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides compared to coal.