The Robert D. Green Generating Station is a
coal-fired power plant
A coal-fired power station or coal power plant is a thermal power station which burns coal to generate electricity. Worldwide there are about 2,500 coal-fired power stations, on average capable of generating a gigawatt each. They generate a ...
owned and operated by the
Big Rivers Electric Cooperation
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as part of
Sebree Station. It is located in the northeast corner of
Webster County, Kentucky
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. It will convert to natural gas in March 2022 sourced from Czar's Pipeline.
Emissions data
*2006 Emissions: 3,923,035 tons
*2006 SO2 Emissions:
*2006 NOx Emissions:
*2005 Mercury Emissions:
See also
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Coal mining in Kentucky
Coal was discovered in Kentucky in 1750. Since the first commercial coal mine opened in 1820 coal has gained both economic importance and controversy regarding its environmental consequences. As of 2010 there were 442 operating coal mines in the st ...
References
External links
Big Rivers website
Energy infrastructure completed in 1979
Coal-fired power plants in Kentucky
Buildings and structures in Webster County, Kentucky
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