Potter Station 2— 217 MW Natural Gas
Potter Station 2 ranks 1303rd among the vast array of energy facilities in the United States, contributing a capacity of 217 MW to the national grid. This gas and oil-fueled power generation facility, operated by the Town of Braintree, has been in operation since 1994. Although it comprises only 0.02% of the total capacity of the United States, it plays a critical role within the local energy structure, especially considering its proximity to other major plants like Mystic Generating Station and Fore River Generating Station.
32 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,354. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #7,148 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,599 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
32 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Town of Braintree - (MA) operates 2 plants totalling 219 MW
387 plants within 100 km, 20,312 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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