Overview
New Prague is a 16.9 MW gas power plant in Minnesota, United States, owned by New Prague Utilities Comm. It supplies electricity to the local community.
New Prague is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 16.9 MW, it is a small-scale plant serving the local area. The plant is owned and operated by New Prague Utilities Comm, a municipal utility. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, though it still contributes to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. New Prague plays a role in meeting the electricity needs of the surrounding community. Its relatively small capacity and gas fuel type position it as a flexible resource that can support grid stability. The plant's location in Minnesota places it within a region with a diverse energy mix, including renewables and natural gas.
Environmental context
The New Prague gas power plant operates in a region with moderate air quality concerns. As a gas-fired facility, it emits lower levels of SO2 and NOx compared to coal plants, but still contributes to CO2 emissions. The plant's small capacity (16.9 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas may require adherence to local air quality standards under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The New Prague power plant is located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 44.543100, -93.573100.
The New Prague plant is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The New Prague power plant has a capacity of 16.9 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale facility.
The New Prague power plant is owned by New Prague Utilities Comm, a municipal utility serving the local community.
Gas power plants in the United States must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for pollutants like SO2, NOx, and CO2. They may also be subject to the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR for interstate pollution control.