Electrifarm
3051 W. Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701Plant Summary Information
Electrifarm is ranked #24 out of 51 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Electrifarm is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Electrifarm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Black Hawk County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 162.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,957 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,540 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #129 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 51 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Electrifarm
Electrifarm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Electrifarm (6063) |
| Plant Address | 3051 W. Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4407, -92.4205 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 11.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.EL Farm1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.EL FARM1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 64.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 56.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 64.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 56.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 64.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.EL FARM 2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.EL Farm2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 66.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 73.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 66.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 73.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 66.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 73.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.EL Farm3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.EL FARM3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 103.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 67.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 67.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 77.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 77.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Electrifarm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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