GE’s AGP and DLN technologies keeping homes warm in the winter
In an effort to bolster their regional grid, Avista sought out GE’s help to improve their reliability through the Advanced Gas Path (AGP) and Dry Low Nox 2.6+ technologies.
Overview
GE implements AGP and Dry Low Nox 2.6+ technologies to improve Avista’s local grid reliability.
The challenge
Avista sought GE’s support to reinforce their regional grid during the winter months. With customers in the Pacific Northwest experiencing an increase in energy demand during the winter season, Avista needed to provide faster response to the area and improve local grid reliability. GE Gas Power’s services business helped to upgrade two gas turbines at Avista’s facility in Boardman, Oregon.
The solution
Coyote Springs facility installed GE’s Advanced Gas Path (AGP) and Dry Low NOx 2.6+ (DLN2.6+) combustion technologies. The upgrades will increase its capacity by 18 megawatts (MW) with a 1.56% fuel efficiency. Avista also extended its existing multiyear service agreement with GE.
Outcomes
Providing insights that drive efficiency and cost-savings
increase in efficiency
$970 million
total production cost
210,000
homes in Oregon that could be powered
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This upgrade project made sense because a more flexible combined-cycle plant allows us to better respond to increased energy demands during the winter months and support regional grid stability. Increasing the capacity of our existing facilities also reduces the urgency to build new generating capacity in the region.
Jason Thackston
Senior Vice President of Energy Resources
The power being generated is equivalent to the amount of energy needed to heat 210,000 homes in Oregon. The upgrades will increase its capacity by 18 megawatts (MW) with a 1.56% fuel efficiency. Avista also extended its existing multiyear service agreement with GE.
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