Overview
PPS Power Plant No 1 is a 120 MW gas-fired power station in Paducah, Kentucky, operated by Paducah Power System. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
PPS Power Plant No 1 is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. With a capacity of 120 megawatts, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the regional power system. The facility is owned and operated by Paducah Power System, a municipal utility serving the Paducah area. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. PPS Power Plant No 1 plays a key role in meeting the electricity demands of Paducah and surrounding communities. Its operation supports grid reliability and local economic activity. The plant's environmental footprint is moderated by the use of natural gas, which produces lower carbon emissions per megawatt-hour than coal-fired alternatives.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal plants, contributing to improved local air quality. Located in a moderately populated area, its emissions are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. The facility's capacity of 120 MW places it in a medium-scale category, with environmental impacts managed through modern combustion controls and permitting requirements.
Frequently asked questions
PPS Power Plant No 1 is located in Paducah, Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 37.0339 N, -88.6159 W.
The plant has a capacity of 120 megawatts, making it a medium-scale gas-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Paducah Power System, a municipal utility serving the Paducah area.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for NOx and SO2, and may be subject to state-level emissions limits.
The plant provides reliable electricity to the Paducah area, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial demand, and helps maintain grid stability.