Ames GT
2300 Pullman St, Ames, IA 50010Plant Summary Information
Ames GT is ranked #9 out of 90 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ames GT is comprised of 2 generators and generated 97.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Ames GT |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Ames - (IA) |
| Location | Story County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1972 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 420.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,730 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #551 out of 1,240 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #201 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 90 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ames GT
Ames GT Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ames GT (6463) |
| Plant Address | 2300 Pullman St, Ames, IA 50010 |
| Utility | City of Ames - (IA) (554) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.0272, -93.5828 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 420.0 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Ames - (IA) (554) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating May 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 GT2 Details Operating September 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2005 |
| 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 |
Ames GT Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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