Pawtucket Power Associates Gas Power Plant, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA

Pawtucket Power Associates is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. With a capacity of 68.8 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale plant in the US power generation sector. The plant is owned by Pawtucket Power Associates LP and is currently operational. The facility operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. As a gas plant, it likely uses combined cycle or simple cycle technology, though specific configuration is not detailed. The plant must comply with US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and the Acid Rain Program, which set limits on SO2, NOx, and other emissions. Located in Pawtucket, a city in Providence County, the plant contributes to the regional power grid serving Rhode Island and southeastern New England. Its gas-fired operation positions it as a flexible resource that can support grid reliability and integrate with renewable energy sources. The plant's relatively modest capacity suggests it serves local distribution needs rather than bulk power transmission.

The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in an urban area (Pawtucket) means emissions affect a populated region. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. supercritical vs. Typical gas plants of this size may use simple cycle or combined cycle technology. Compliance with US EPA regulations helps mitigate local air quality impacts.