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Hamilton (OH) is a 126.9 MW gas-fired power plant located in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Operated by the City of Hamilton, the plant was commissioned in 1967 and also utilizes coal as a secondary fuel source. It ranks as the 859th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 126.9 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Hamilton (OH) is approximately one-thirty-third the size. Natural gas contributes significantly to the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The plant's dual fuel capability allows for flexibility in energy production. It is located approximately 50 km north of Cincinnati in southwestern Ohio.

Capacity
126.9 MW
Commissioning Year
1967

59 years old

Owner
City of Hamilton - (OH)
Location
39.4098°, -84.5543°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,883. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,079 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,058 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

59 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

City of Hamilton - (OH) operates 5 plants totalling 321 MW

Regional density

62 plants within 100 km, 14,670 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hamilton Peaking (7.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.409800, -84.554300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
245.1 Kt
500 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
14.46 Mt
Over 59 years of operation
Past Retirement
1997
29 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
53.3K
cars per year
32.7K
homes per year
11.1M
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
GasCoalNuclearWind
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