Algona
521 N Hall St., Algona, IA 50511Plant Summary Information
Algona is ranked #13 out of 97 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Algona is comprised of 4 generators and generated 172.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
Plant Name | Algona |
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Utility Name | City of Algona - (IA) |
Location | Kossuth County, IA |
Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
Last Update | Dec 2022 |
Annual Generation | 796.2 MWh |
Annual Consumption | 8.2 k MMBtu |
Ranked #10,528 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #566 out of 1,329 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #189 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
Ranked #13 out of 97 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 84.3% Natural Gas : 15.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Algona
Algona Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Algona (1120) |
Plant Address | 521 N Hall St. Algona, IA 50511 |
Utility | City of Algona - (IA) (309) |
Latitude, Longitude | 43.0733, -94.2392 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
Annual Generation | 796.2 MWh |
Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 84.3% Natural Gas : 15.7% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | MRO |
Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | Wells |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Algona - (IA) (309) IA |
Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1965
Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
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Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 1965 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.2 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.2 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3.2 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.2 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 7 Details Operating September 1970
Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
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Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | September 1970 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.1 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.1 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.1 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4.1 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating November 1994
Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
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Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | November 1994 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating November 1994
Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
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Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | November 1994 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Algona Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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