Earl F Wisdom
3365 165 Ave, Spencer, IA 51301Plant Summary Information
Earl F Wisdom is ranked #30 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 -46.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Earl F Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Corn Belt Power Coop |
| Location | Clay County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1960 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 64.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,227 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,876 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 81.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 18.3% |
Map of Earl F Wisdom
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Earl F Wisdom.
Monthly Net Generation for Earl F Wisdom
Earl F Wisdom Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 81.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 18.3% |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1866 | Coldwater Peaking Plant | Coldwater, MI | 2.1 GWh |
| #1867 | HL Power | Wendel, CA | 189.7 GWh |
| #1868 | E.B. Eddy Paper Inc | Port Huron, MI | 2.0 GWh |
| #1869 | Nevada Solar One | Boulder City, NV | 95.8 GWh |
| #1870 | Rockwood | Brawley, CA | 3.1 GWh |
| #1871 | Desert View Power | Mecca, CA | 191.1 GWh |
| #1872 | Loyola University Health Plant | Maywood, IL | 2.0 GWh |
| #1873 | Sheldon | Hallam, NE | 764.8 GWh |
| #1874 | Lincoln Generating Facility | Manhattan, IL | 1.9 GWh |
| #1875 | Bear Valley Power Plant | Big Bear Lake, CA | 1.9 GWh |
| #1877 | Bryan (TX) | Bryan, TX | 1.9 GWh |
| #1878 | Taylor Farms Salinas | Salinas, CA | 1.9 GWh |
| #1879 | Cargill Salt Hersey | Hersey, MI | 1.9 GWh |
| #1880 | Parr GT | Jenkinsville, SC | 4.0 GWh |
| #1881 | Augusta Electric Plant No 2 | Augusta, KS | 2.2 GWh |
| #1882 | Tech Square Microgrid | Atlanta, GA | 1.9 GWh |
| #1883 | Freedom Power Project | St. Elmo, IL | 1.8 GWh |
| #1884 | Coffeyville | Coffeyville, KS | 1.9 GWh |
| #1885 | New Ulm | New Ulm, MN | 3.1 GWh |
| #1886 | Glendive GT | Glendive, MT | 2.2 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Earl F Wisdom.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendorf | Allendorf, IA | 1.8 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Crosswind Energy Project | Ruthven, IA | 73.1 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Estherville | Estherville, IA | 373.9 MWh | 26.7 mi |
| Flying Cloud Power Partners LLC | Lake Park, IA | 94.4 GWh | 16 mi |
| Graettinger | Graettinger, IA | 106.5 MWh | 26.1 mi |
| Highland Wind Project (IA) | Primghar, IA | 1.8 TWh | 20.9 mi |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Wind Farm | Estherville, IA | 3.3 GWh | 27.1 mi |
| Iowa Lakes Superior Wind Farm | Superior, IA | 46.1 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| Lake Park | Lake Park, IA | 78.1 MWh | 18.9 mi |
| Lost Lakes Wind Farm LLC | Lake Park, IA | 376.8 GWh | 13.2 mi |
| Milford | Milford, IA | 358.4 MWh | 12.7 mi |
| O'Brien Wind | Primghar, IA | 1.1 TWh | 18.7 mi |
| Osceola Windpower II | Harris, IA | 215.9 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Osceola Windpower LLC | Harris, IA | 420.8 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Otter Creek Ethanol Poet - Ashton | Ashton, IA | 46.0 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| Sibley No Two | Sibley, IA | 43.1 MWh | 29.7 mi |
| Sibley One | Sibley, IA | 50.7 MWh | 29 mi |
| Spencer Gas Turbine | Spencer, IA | 800.0 MWh | 5.8 mi |
| Storm Lake II | Alta, IA | 176.6 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Upland Prairie | Spencer, IA | 1.2 TWh | 5.7 mi |