Ames Electric Services Power Plant
200 E 5th St, Ames, IA 50010Plant Summary Information
Ames Electric Services Power Plant is ranked #6 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ames Electric Services Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 61.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Ames Electric Services Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Ames - (IA) |
| Location | Story County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 305.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,877 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #668 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 90.9% Other Biomass Solids : 9.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ames Electric Services Power Plant
Ames Electric Services Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ames Electric Services Power Plant (1122) |
| Plant Address | 200 E 5th St, Ames, IA 50010 |
| Utility | City of Ames - (IA) (554) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.0258, -93.6089 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 305.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 90.9% Other Biomass Solids : 9.1% |
| 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells - Ames Alluvial Aquifer |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Ames - (IA) (554) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | Alliant Energy |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating May 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 40.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OBS |
|---|---|
Generator 8 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 68.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OBS |
|---|---|
Ames Electric Services Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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