Overview
OREG 4 Peetz is a 4.5 MW cogeneration gas power plant in Colorado, United States, operated by Ormat Nevada Inc. It provides efficient combined heat and power generation.
OREG 4 Peetz is a gas-fired power plant located in Colorado, United States, with a capacity of 4.5 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Ormat Nevada Inc and is classified as a cogeneration plant, meaning it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy. This small-scale plant contributes to the local energy grid while maximizing fuel efficiency. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a cogeneration facility, it is subject to emission standards for criteria pollutants like SOx and NOx, and its small capacity places it in a lower regulatory tier compared to larger utility-scale plants. Cogeneration plants like OREG 4 Peetz play a significant role in improving overall energy efficiency by utilizing waste heat for industrial or commercial applications. This reduces the carbon footprint per unit of energy output compared to separate heat and power generation. The plant's location in Colorado supports the state's diverse energy mix, which includes natural gas, renewables, and coal.
Environmental context
The plant's cogeneration technology reduces overall emissions by capturing waste heat for productive use, lowering CO2, SOx, and NOx per MWh compared to conventional separate generation. Its small capacity (4.5 MW) and location in a rural area of Colorado minimize local air quality impacts. The facility operates under EPA regulations, including emission limits for criteria pollutants, and its gas fuel source produces fewer pollutants than coal or oil.
Frequently asked questions
OREG 4 Peetz is located in Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.9925 N, -102.8531 W.
OREG 4 Peetz is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it generates both electricity and useful thermal energy.
The plant is owned and operated by Ormat Nevada Inc.
The plant has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
As a US-based gas power plant, OREG 4 Peetz operates under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program, with emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.