Alternative Text Description for USEPA Power Plants

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAP OVERVIEW

This map shows the locations of electric power plants across the State of Florida that report emissions data to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The map displays data from the Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID), which tracks environmental attributes of electric power systems. Each point represents a power generation facility that provides electricity to the grid and reports air emissions data including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers the entire State of Florida, extending from the Georgia-Florida border in the north to the Florida Keys in the south. Major cities labeled on the map include Jacksonville on the northeast coast, Orlando in central Florida, Tampa along the west-central coast, Cape Coral on the southwest coast, and Miami at the southern tip. The map also shows Savannah, Georgia to the north and Albany, Georgia to the northwest, providing regional context. The Gulf of America forms the western boundary of the state, while the Atlantic Ocean borders the east. Palm Coast, Gainesville, Palm Bay, Fort Lucie, Melbourne Palm Bay, and Coral Springs are among other communities labeled on the map.

KEY INSIGHTS

Power plants are distributed throughout Florida with notable concentrations in several areas. The Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area in west-central Florida shows the highest density of power plant facilities. A significant cluster appears in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Palm Beach area in southeast Florida. The Jacksonville area in northeast Florida shows moderate clustering of facilities. Central Florida around Orlando and the surrounding region displays scattered but consistent facility presence. The Panhandle region of northwest Florida shows relatively sparse distribution of power plants. Coastal areas generally show higher concentrations of facilities compared to interior regions, though facilities are present throughout the state.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

USEPA Power Plants

This layer represents electric power generation facilities in Florida that report environmental data to the EPA through the eGRID system.

Power Plant Locations (purple/magenta square symbols)

Appearance: Small square symbols displayed in purple or magenta color distributed across the state.

Distribution: Facilities are present throughout Florida with concentrations in major metropolitan areas. The Tampa Bay region contains the densest clustering, followed by the southeast Gold Coast corridor. Jacksonville shows moderate density in the northeast. Central Florida displays scattered distribution around Orlando and surrounding counties. The Panhandle and northern regions show sparser distribution. Coastal counties generally have more facilities than inland rural areas.

Notable locations: The Tampa-St. Petersburg area has the most concentrated cluster of facilities. Southeast Florida from Miami through Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach shows substantial facility presence. The Jacksonville metropolitan area contains a notable grouping. The area around Cape Coral and Fort Myers on the southwest coast shows multiple facilities. Central Florida between Orlando and the east coast displays consistent facility presence. The Panhandle region from Pensacola through Tallahassee shows lower but consistent distribution.

Spatial patterns: Power plants show clustering near major population centers and along coastal areas. Linear patterns appear along major transportation corridors and coastal zones. Facilities are notably more concentrated in urbanized metropolitan regions compared to rural interior counties. The distribution suggests correlation with population density and electricity demand centers. Some facilities appear in isolation in less developed areas, likely representing larger generation stations serving regional grids.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents power plants that provide electricity to the electric grid and report environmental data to the U.S. government. The eGRID database includes comprehensive information on fuel consumption, electricity generation, and air emissions for these facilities. Not all electricity generation facilities may be represented if they do not meet reporting thresholds or do not connect to the grid. The map focuses exclusively on the thematic layer of power plant locations and does not indicate facility size, generation capacity, fuel type, or emissions levels, which vary considerably among facilities. Users should note that each symbol represents a facility location but does not convey the scale or environmental impact of individual plants.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source: The data comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) for the year 2022. eGRID is based on plant-specific data reported by all electricity generating plants in Florida that provide power to the electric grid and are required to report to the U.S. government. The database includes facility identification, location, structural information, fuel consumption, generation output, and air emissions data for nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury. Data source layer name: EPAEGRID_2022.

Definition Query: No definition query or filter criteria was applied. The map displays all power plant facilities in the source dataset.

Scale Information: The map is displayed at a state-wide scale appropriate for viewing the overall distribution of power plants across Florida. Individual facility symbols may overlap in areas of high concentration at this zoom level.

Coordinate System: NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087)

Time Period of Content: The data represents power plant facilities reporting to eGRID in 2022. For specific source dates and additional temporal information, users should consult the dataset metadata.

Limitations: The map shows facility locations but does not distinguish between plant sizes, generation capacities, fuel types, or emission levels. Small or non-grid-connected generation facilities may not be included if they do not meet federal reporting requirements. The spatial accuracy depends on reported facility coordinates. Users should consult the metadata for detailed information about data collection methods, known gaps, and reporting thresholds.

Map Coverage: The map extends across the entire State of Florida from the Georgia border in the north to the Florida Keys in the south, and from the Gulf of America in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Portions of southern Georgia are visible for geographic context.

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