Overview
Nebo Power Station is a 140 MW gas-fired power plant in Utah, United States, operated by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Nebo Power Station is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Utah, United States. With a capacity of 140 megawatts, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the country's diverse power generation mix. The plant is owned and operated by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, serving the energy needs of the region. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for modern power plants due to its lower emissions compared to coal. Operating under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including standards for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, the plant adheres to emission limits designed to protect air quality. Nebo Power Station plays a role in supporting grid reliability in Utah, contributing to the state's energy portfolio. Its operational status as an active facility underscores its importance in meeting local electricity demand. The plant's location in Utah places it within a region with growing energy needs, and its gas-fired design aligns with trends toward cleaner fossil fuel generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Utah, a state with variable air quality, means that emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's capacity of 140 MW places it in a moderate scale, with potential local air quality impacts depending on proximity to populated areas.
Frequently asked questions
Nebo Power Station is located in Utah, United States, at coordinates 40.061400, -111.729400.
Nebo Power Station is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Nebo Power Station has a capacity of 140 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale power generation facility.
Nebo Power Station is owned and operated by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems.
As a U.S. power plant, Nebo Power Station must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide under programs like the Acid Rain Program.