Alta Municipal Utilities
209 East 2nd Street, Alta, IA 51002Plant Summary Information
Alta Municipal Utilities is ranked #34 out of 89 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alta Municipal Utilities is comprised of 2 generators and generated 16.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Alta Municipal Utilities |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Alta - (IA) |
| Location | Buena Vista County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1947 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 70.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,964 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #854 out of 1,230 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #228 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 89 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alta Municipal Utilities
Alta Municipal Utilities Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alta Municipal Utilities (1121) |
| Plant Address | 209 East 2nd Street, Alta, IA 51002 |
| Utility | City of Alta - (IA) (405) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.6736, -95.3026 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1947 |
| Annual Generation | 70.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Alta - (IA) (405) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 4.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2A Details Standby November 2018
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3A Details Standby November 2018
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Alta Municipal Utilities Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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