Orange Grove Peaking Facility - 118 MW Gas Power Plant in California, USA

Orange Grove Peaking Facility is a natural gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 118 MW. The facility is owned by Orange Grove Energy LP and is currently operational, serving as a peaking plant to meet electricity demand during peak periods. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a peaking facility, Orange Grove Peaking Facility plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability in the region, particularly during times of high demand or when renewable generation is low. Its relatively modest capacity of 118 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants in the United States.

The facility's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but it still contributes to local air quality concerns, especially during peak operation. Its location in California, a state with stringent environmental regulations, means it must comply with state-level emissions standards in addition to federal requirements.