Electrifarm
3051 W. Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701Plant Summary Information
Electrifarm is ranked #23 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Electrifarm is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
Plant Name | Electrifarm |
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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 #5,898 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #1,538 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #128 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
Ranked #23 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Electrifarm
Electrifarm Details
Summary Information | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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