Northeast Power Station
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Northeast Power Station is a retired power station in Austin, Minnesota, United States.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Power Station | Austin, Minnesota, United States | 43.702214, -92.962463 (exact) |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- ': 43.702214, -92.962463
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired | coal: unknown | 31.9 | subcritical | 1971 | 2012 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Owner | Parent |
|---|---|
| Austin Utilities [100%] | Austin Utilities [100.0%] |
Background
The plant was opened in 1971 and burned coal until 2012 when it was converted to natural gas. It was retired in 2016.[1]
Emissions Data
- CO2 Emissions: 210,310 tons (2005)
- SO2 Emissions: 2,514 tons (2005)
- SO2 Emissions per MWh: 35.69 lb/MWh
- NOx Emissions: 476 tons (2005)
- Mercury Emissions:
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Austin to close Northeast Power Plant," Post-Bulletin, Dec 22, 2014
Additional data
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