Earl F Wisdom
3365 165 Ave, Spencer, IA 51301Plant Summary Information
Earl F Wisdom is ranked #28 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Earl F Wisdom is comprised of 2 generators and generated 714.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
Plant Name | Earl F Wisdom |
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Utility Name | Corn Belt Power Coop |
Location | Clay County, IA |
Initial Operation Date | April 1960 |
Last Update | Dec 2024 |
Annual Generation | 7.1 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 135.4 k MMBtu |
Ranked #7,125 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #1,677 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #144 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
Ranked #28 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Earl F Wisdom
Earl F Wisdom Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Earl F Wisdom (1217) |
Plant Address | 3365 165 Ave, Spencer, IA 51301 |
Utility | Corn Belt Power Coop (4363) |
Latitude, Longitude | 43.1606, -95.2569 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | April 1960 |
Annual Generation | 7.1 GWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.4% |
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 | Corn Belt Power Coop (4363) |
Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1960
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWISDOMCBUNWISDOM_1_UNIT_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.WISDOM1 |
Nameplate Capacity | 37.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 37.5 MW |
Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
Minimum Load | 12 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | April 1960 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
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Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
Subcritical Technology | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 37.5 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 38 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 37.5 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 38 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2004
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Jointly Owned |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWISDOMCBUNWISDOM_2_BEPM_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.WISDOM2 |
Nameplate Capacity | 81.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
Minimum Load | 45 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | April 2004 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
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 | 74 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 78 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 76 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Earl F Wisdom Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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Basin Electric Power Coop | 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
Corn Belt Power Coop | 1300 13th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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