Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant

2676 Industrail Ave, Eielson AFB, AK 99702

Plant Summary Information

Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant is ranked #16 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant is comprised of 8 generators and generated 20.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant
Utility Name	U S Air Force-Eielson AFB
Location	Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Initial Operation Date	October 1952
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	77.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,791 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #107 out of 122 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #16 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 4 Alaska Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6%

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Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant (50392)
Plant Address	2676 Industrail Ave, Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Utility	U S Air Force-Eielson AFB (22199)
Latitude, Longitude	64.67141, -147.07599
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1952
Annual Generation	77.1 GWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6%

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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority	()
NAICS Code	National Security and International Affairs (928)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	Cooling Pond / 3 Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) AK
Grid Voltage	7.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator TG3 Details Operating August 1955

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1955
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)

Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Subbituminous Coal
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Pulverized Coal Technology	No
Stoker Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator TG4 Details Operating June 1969

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1969
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)

Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Subbituminous Coal
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Pulverized Coal Technology	No
Stoker Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator TG5 Details Operating October 1987

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	9 MW
Winter Capacity	9.5 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1987
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)

Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Subbituminous Coal
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Pulverized Coal Technology	No
Stoker Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator DG01 Details Standby November 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	November 1998
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
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 DG02 Details Standby November 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	November 1998
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
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 DG03 Details Standby November 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	November 1998
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
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 DG04 Details Standby November 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	November 1998
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator TG6 Details Operating March 2025

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	9 MW
Winter Capacity	9.5 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2025

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Subbituminous Coal
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Combustion Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No

Eielson AFB Central Heat & Power Plant Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Chena Power Plant	Fairbanks, AK	121.3 GWh	22.9 mi
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Fairbanks	Fairbanks, AK	12.2 GWh	22.8 mi
Fort Greely Power Plant	Delta Jct, AK	94.1 MWh	63.1 mi
FWA Central Heat and Power Plant	Fort Wainwright, AK	66.7 GWh	20 mi
Gwitchyaa Zhee	Fort Yukon, AK	3.2 GWh	140.9 mi
Healy	Healy, AK	412.4 GWh	79.7 mi
North Pole	North Pole, AK	720.4 GWh	9.2 mi
University of Alaska Fairbanks	Fairbanks, AK	53.3 GWh	25.3 mi