⛏ Coal Power Plants in Maryland
Maryland operates 4 coal power plants totaling 1,599 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 1.7M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants4operating
Capacity1,599 MWnameplate
Generation1.7M MWhannual
All Maryland coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Shores | Baltimore | Anne Arundel County | 1,370 MW | Brandon Shores Llc |
| Aes Warrior Run Cogeneration Facility | Cumberland | Allegany County | 229 MW | Aes Wr Ltd Partnership |
| Dickerson | Dickerson | Montgomery County | — | Lanyard Power Holdings, Llc |
| Chalk Point Steam | Aquasco | Prince Georges County | — | Lanyard Power Holdings, Llc |