Provo Power, a member of the Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA), operated a power plant that served their community for over 75 years. However, the former plant was contributing to air quality issues in the Utah Valley. Provo needed a solution that would help reduce emissions for over one million residents.
Opting for a fresh start, Provo Power teamed up with Cat® dealer Wheeler Power Systems to create a new, state-of-the-art plant. Powered by five Cat G3520H generator sets, it yields more power (13 MW) annually than the previous structure and is considered the cleanest burning natural-gas-fired power plant in the state.
During high demand hours, the plant allows for peak shaving, reducing power consumption and costs by between 10 and 30 percent. It also provides black start capability for power outages. Wheeler ensures that gensets are ready to run at all times, delivering continual maintenance and technical support.
A breath of fresh air
Provo Power – Caterpillar G3520H
In late November 2017, UMPA brought a new state-of-the-art power plant online. Powered by five Cat 3520H generator sets, the Provo Power Plant is now considered the cleanest burning natural gas-fired power plant in the state. Annually, it produces the emissions equivalent of eight automobiles, and produces more power (13 MW vs. 10 MW) than the plant it replaced.
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