utility plant

Definitions

A facility designed to generate, process, or distribute essential public services such as electricity, water, or natural gas.

An industrial site housing equipment and infrastructure necessary for the operation of a utility network.

Examples

The city council approved the construction of a new utility plant to support the growing residential district.

Engineers are currently upgrading the utility plant to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

During the storm, the utility plant remained operational thanks to its redundant backup power systems.

Synonyms

power station generating plant power plant energy facility utility facility powerhouse generating station

Antonyms

consumer end user residential home private dwelling non-industrial site retail outlet commercial office