Overview
OLS Energy Chino is a 30.8 MW gas power plant located in Chino, California, United States. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Clean Air Act.
OLS Energy Chino is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Chino, California, United States. With a capacity of 30.8 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector, serving the local grid. The plant operates under the US EPA Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for criteria pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower CO2 emissions compared to coal plants, but still falls under regulations like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR for regional haze and ozone control. This facility plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in the Chino area, contributing to grid reliability. Its relatively small capacity and gas fuel type position it as a lower-emission option within the broader power generation mix of California.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired generation. Its location in Chino, a suburban area in Southern California, means it operates in a region with stringent air quality regulations due to non-attainment of NAAQS for ozone and PM2.5. Its small capacity suggests it may use reciprocating engines or simple-cycle turbines.
Frequently asked questions
OLS Energy Chino is located in Chino, California, United States, at coordinates 33.989600, -117.680900.
OLS Energy Chino is a gas power plant that generates electricity using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 30.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
As a US power plant, OLS Energy Chino must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant is owned by OLS Energy-Chino.