⛏ 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
All New Hampshire coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | Bow | Merrimack County | 496 MW | Granite Shore Power |