Overview
Peak Power 1 Cogen is a 6.3 MW gas-fired power plant in New York City, United States. It is owned by Peak Power 1 LLC and operates as a cogeneration facility.
Peak Power 1 Cogen is a gas-fired power plant located in New York City, United States. With a capacity of 6.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the power generation sector, typical of urban cogeneration plants that provide both electricity and thermal energy. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal or oil plants, but must still comply with emission limits for NOx and other pollutants. Located in a densely populated urban area, the plant plays a role in local grid stability and energy efficiency through cogeneration. Its small capacity and clean fuel source contribute to a lower environmental footprint relative to larger fossil fuel plants.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (6.3 MW) and cogeneration design enhance efficiency. Located in a densely populated urban area, emissions are subject to stringent local and federal air quality regulations. Gas-fired cogeneration plants typically use modern combustion turbines or reciprocating engines.
Frequently asked questions
Peak Power 1 Cogen is located in New York City, United States, at coordinates 40.751100, -73.991700.
Peak Power 1 Cogen is a gas-fired power plant that operates as a cogeneration facility, producing both electricity and thermal energy.
The plant has a capacity of 6.3 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
Gas-fired power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SO2. The Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) may also apply.
The plant is owned by Peak Power 1 LLC.