Neil Simpson is a coal power plant in Wyoming.
| Plant Name | Neil Simpson |
|---|---|
| Operator | Black Hills Power, Inc. |
| City | Gillette |
| County | Campbell County |
| State | Wyoming |
| ZIP | 82718 |
| Coordinates | 44.28720, -105.38780 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Conventional Steam Coal | Subbituminous Coal | 21.7 MW | Retired | 1959 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.