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The Cleary Flood Hybrid facility, with a capacity of 146.3 MW, operates within a highly competitive energy landscape in the United States, ranking 1721 among 10,047 power generation facilities. This gas and oil hybrid plant serves a unique niche in the New England energy market, where demand for reliable energy sources continues to rise. As the 824th largest gas plant in the country, Cleary Flood contributes a modest share of just 0.01% to the national capacity of 1,386,385 MW, but its role is critical in providing baseload power alongside a multitude of nearby gas plants. Located near notable facilities such as the Fore River Generating Station (872.2 MW) and the Rhode Island State Energy Center (596 MW), Cleary Flood is part of a dense cluster of gas-powered generation that underpins regional energy stability. Commissioned in 1974 and operated by the City of Taunton, this facility has been providing energy for nearly five decades, adapting to changing energy trends and technologies. Despite its age, Cleary Flood remains relevant in a landscape increasingly focused on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewables. Its hybrid model allows for flexibility and efficiency, enabling it to respond to fluctuating energy demands. As the U.S. moves towards a greener energy future, the Cleary Flood facility exemplifies the transitional role that older fossil fuel plants can play while renewable energy sources are scaled up. The economic implications of such hybrid facilities are significant, as they help maintain energy reliability during the transition to a more sustainable energy grid.

Capacity
146.3 MW
Commissioning Year
1974

52 years old

Owner
City of Taunton
Location
41.8653°, -71.1061°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,772. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,587 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,928 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

52 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

City of Taunton operates 2 plants totalling 156 MW

Regional density

396 plants within 100 km, 16,599 MW combined

Nearest plant: West Water Street (2.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.865300, -71.106100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
282.6 Kt
577 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
14.69 Mt
Over 52 years of operation
Past Retirement
2004
22 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
61.4K
cars per year
37.7K
homes per year
12.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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