Overview
One Market Plaza is a 1.5 MW gas power plant in San Francisco, California, operated by Paramount Group Inc. It provides localized power generation for the commercial building.
One Market Plaza is a gas-fired power plant located in San Francisco, California, United States. With a capacity of 1.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed to serve the energy needs of the One Market Plaza commercial complex. The plant is owned and operated by Paramount Group Inc and is currently operational. The facility uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for distributed generation in urban settings. In the United States, gas power plants are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. State-level regulations in California also impose stringent emission limits for NOx and SOx. As a small-scale combined heat and power or backup generation unit, One Market Plaza contributes to grid reliability and energy efficiency for the building. Its urban location in downtown San Francisco means it operates within a densely populated area, requiring adherence to local air quality standards. The plant's role is primarily to support the building's energy resilience.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its small capacity (1.5 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Located in a densely populated urban area, the facility must comply with strict local and federal air quality regulations to minimize NOx and SOx emissions. Modern gas turbines typically have higher efficiency and lower emissions.
Frequently asked questions
One Market Plaza is located in San Francisco, California, United States, at coordinates 37.7933 N, -122.3942 W.
One Market Plaza is a gas power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is owned by Paramount Group Inc, which also operates the facility.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for pollutants like NOx and SOx, and may be subject to state-specific emission limits.