R. Paul Smith power station
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R. Paul Smith power station is a retired power station in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, United States. It is also known as R Paul Smith power station.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| R. Paul Smith power station | Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, United States | 39.595022, -77.826739 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 11, Unit 9: 39.595022, -77.826739
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 | retired | coal: bituminous | 75 | subcritical | 1958 | 2012 |
| Unit 9 | retired | coal: bituminous | 34.5 | subcritical | 1947 | 2012 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 | FirstEnergy Solutions Corp [100%] | FirstEnergy Corp |
| Unit 9 | FirstEnergy Solutions Corp [100%] | FirstEnergy Corp |
Background
The power station is located in Williamsport, Maryland.[1]
On January 26, 2012, FirstEnergy said it was permanently closing six of its coal plants by September 1, 2012: Bay Shore Plant, Units 2-4, in Oregon, Ohio; Eastlake Power Plant in Eastlake, Ohio; Ashtabula Plant in Ashtabula, Ohio; Lake Shore Plant in Cleveland, Ohio; Armstrong Power Station in Adrian, Pennsylvania; and the R. Paul Smith power station in Williamsport, Maryland. The plants had served mostly as peaking or intermediate facilities.[2]
Emissions Data
- 2006 CO2 Emissions: 754,854 tons
- 2006 SO2 Emissions:
- 2006 SO2 Emissions per MWh:
- 2006 NOx Emissions:
- 2005 Mercury Emissions:
Coal Waste Sites
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Allegheny Energy, "Generating Facilities", Allegheny Energy website, accessed June 2008.
- ↑ "FirstEnergy, Citing Impact of Environmental Regulations, Will Retire Six Coal-Fired Power Plants" PR Newswire, Jan. 26, 2012.
Additional data
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