Elmer Smith Power Plant
The Elmer Smith Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant owned and operated by the city of Owensboro, Kentucky. It opened in 1964.
| Elmer Smith Power Plant | |
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| Country | United States |
| Location | Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.79°N 87.06°W |
| Commission date | 1964 |
| Decommission date | 2020 (planned) |
| Owner(s) | Owensboro Municipal Utilities |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Bituminous coal |
| Cooling source | Ohio River |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 2 |
| Nameplate capacity | 445 MW |
| Capacity factor | 45.7% (2017) |
| Annual net output | 1,780 GWh (2017)[1] |
History
It was announced in June 2018 that Elmer Smith will close by June 2020. This is due to Owensboro Municipal Utility Commission approving a contract with Big Rivers Electric to supply electricity for Owensboro.[2]
Emissions data
- 2006 CO2 Emissions: 2,846,615 tons
- 2006 SO2 Emissions: 2,525 tons
- 2006 NOx Emissions: 7,045 tons
- 2005 Mercury Emissions: 59 lb[3]
See also
References
- https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/#/plant/1374?freq=A&ctype=linechart<ype=pin&maptype=0&pin=&linechart=ELEC.PLANT.GEN.1374-ALL-ALL.A&columnchart=ELEC.PLANT.GEN.1374-ALL-ALL.A
- Velzer, Ryan Van (June 26, 2018). "Market Forces Drive Another Kentucky Coal Power Plant To Retire". WFPL. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Elmer_Smith_Station
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