Overview
North Denver is a 39 MW gas-fired power plant in Hastings, Nebraska, operated by the City of Hastings. It supplies electricity to the local community.
North Denver is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. With a capacity of 39 megawatts, it operates as a medium-scale plant serving the local grid. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Hastings, ensuring municipal control over power supply. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for flexible and relatively lower-emission power generation in the United States. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from the abundant domestic natural gas supply and supports grid reliability. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated emission standards for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. North Denver plays a key role in meeting the electricity demands of Hastings and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures a stable power supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users. The plant's moderate capacity and gas-fired technology position it as a balanced contributor to the region's energy mix, supporting both base load and peaking needs.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower carbon dioxide emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Hastings, a city with a population of around 25,000, means emissions affect a moderate-sized community. The facility must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for NOx and SO2, and may participate in regional programs like the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
Frequently asked questions
The North Denver power plant is located in Hastings, Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 40.598800, -98.388600.
The North Denver gas power plant has a capacity of 39 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility for local power generation.
The North Denver power plant is owned and operated by the City of Hastings (NE), a municipal utility serving the local community.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
The North Denver plant provides a reliable source of electricity to Hastings and surrounding areas, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial demand with its 39 MW capacity.