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Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility103.6 MW Coal

Coal

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility is a 103.6 MW coal-fired power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, operated by Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC since its commissioning in 1984. This facility generates electricity primarily from coal, with a secondary use of waste as fuel. It ranks as the 238th largest coal plant in the United States. With 103.6 MW, it accounts for 0.04% of the country’s total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The United States has 297 coal plants with a combined capacity of 261,836 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, W A Parish at 4,008 MW, this facility is about 2.6% the size. Coal remains a significant energy source in Pennsylvania, contributing to about 30% of the state's electricity generation. The Spring Grove facility supports local industries by utilizing coal and waste for energy production. It is located approximately 40 miles south of Harrisburg in the south-central region of Pennsylvania.

Capacity
103.6 MW
Commissioning Year
1984

42 years old

Owner
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - (PA)
Location
39.8709°, -76.8681°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,069. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,868 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,361 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

42 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - (PA) operates 1 plants totalling 104 MW

Regional density

139 plants within 100 km, 23,564 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hamilton (PA) (11.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.870900, -76.868100
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
409.3 Kt
499 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
17.19 Mt
Over 42 years of operation
Past Retirement
2024
2 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
89.0K
cars per year
54.6K
homes per year
18.6M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
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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