Overview
Orange Cogeneration Facility is a 136.6 MW gas power plant in Florida, United States, owned by Northern Star Generation Services Co LLC. It provides electricity and thermal energy to local industries.
The Orange Cogeneration Facility is a gas-fired power plant located in Florida, United States, with a capacity of 136.6 MW. Owned by Northern Star Generation Services Co LLC, the facility operates as a cogeneration plant, producing both electricity and useful thermal energy. This dual-purpose design enhances overall efficiency and supports industrial customers in the region. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. As a cogeneration facility, it achieves higher thermal efficiency by capturing waste heat for industrial processes or district heating. In the United States, gas-fired power plants are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and the Acid Rain Program for SO2 and NOx. The Orange Cogeneration Facility plays a key role in local energy reliability and industrial support. Its location in Florida, a state with growing energy demand, underscores its importance in the regional power grid. The plant's cogeneration capability reduces overall fuel consumption and emissions compared to separate heat and power generation, contributing to environmental benefits.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired cogeneration plant, the Orange Cogeneration Facility has a lower carbon footprint compared to coal plants, but still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Its location in Florida, a state with high population density and sensitive ecosystems, requires compliance with state and federal air quality standards. The plant's efficiency from cogeneration reduces fuel use and emissions per unit of energy output.
Frequently asked questions
The Orange Cogeneration Facility is located in Florida, United States, with coordinates 27.8708° N, -81.8251° W.
It is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it produces both electricity and thermal energy for industrial use.
The facility has a capacity of 136.6 megawatts (MW).
The facility is owned by Northern Star Generation Services Co LLC.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.