Does the name Hagood Power Plant ring a bell? This plant has been quietly operating since 1991. It stands in Charleston Heights South Carolina.
Hagood Power Plant generates power for the region. It has a capacity of 122 megawatts. The plant uses a gas turbine. It runs on natural gas and fuel oil. Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc owns it. Dominion Energy Inc is the parent company.
Let’s delve into some numbers. Hagood Power Plant’s capacity is 177.3 Megawatts. Its annual net generation is 13230 MWh. The plant emits carbon dioxide. Annual CO2 emissions reach 8984.903 metric tons. It also emits smaller amounts of other gases. These include Sulfer Dioxide Nitrogen Oxide Nitrous Oxide and Methane.
The CO2 emissions equal the annual power demand of 1203 American homes. It is also equivalent to the annual emissions of 1956 American cars.
Hagood Power Plant plays a vital role. It helps meet the energy needs of Charleston. It sits at coordinates 32.8265 -79.9634. That pinpoints its location in Charleston Heights.
Nearby you will find Rhodia Novecare Inc which is 0.8 km away. Kinder Morgan Operating LP is 1.7 km from here. Magnolia Cemetery is two kilometers away.
Hagood Power Plant is an important part of the local energy infrastructure. It continues to operate providing power to the community. Its gas turbine efficiently generates electricity. It will likely continue to do so for years to come.