⛏ Coal Power Plants in New Hampshire
New Hampshire operates 1 coal power plant totaling 496 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 161.7k 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.
Plants1operating
Capacity496 MWnameplate
Generation161.7k MWhannual
Where coal plants sit in New Hampshire
All New Hampshire coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | Bow | Merrimack County | 496 MW | Granite Shore Power |