Overview
Nevada Cogen Assoc#1 GarnetVly is a 94.8 MW gas-fired power plant in Nevada, USA. It is owned by Nevada Cogeneration Assoc # 1 and is currently operational.
Nevada Cogen Assoc#1 GarnetVly is a gas-fired power plant located in Nevada, United States. With a capacity of 94.8 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants in the US. The facility is owned by Nevada Cogeneration Assoc # 1 and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired facility, it typically has lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with emission limits and reporting requirements. As a cogeneration facility, this plant likely provides both electricity and thermal energy, contributing to local energy efficiency and grid stability. Its location in Nevada places it in a region with growing energy demand, and its gas-fired technology offers flexibility to support renewable energy integration.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a semi-arid region of Nevada may involve water use for cooling, which could be a concern in water-scarce areas. Typical gas plants have moderate local air quality impacts. Modern gas plants can achieve high efficiency and lower emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Nevada Cogen Assoc#1 GarnetVly is located in Nevada, United States, at coordinates 36.3432 N, -114.9207 W.
The plant has a capacity of 94.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Nevada Cogeneration Assoc # 1.
As a US-based gas power plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), produces both electricity and useful thermal energy from the same fuel source, increasing overall efficiency and reducing emissions compared to separate generation.