Fairbanks

758 Illinois Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Plant Summary Information

Fairbanks is ranked #49 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Fairbanks is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Fairbanks
Utility Name	Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc
Location	Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Initial Operation Date	May 1970
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	12.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	274.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,940 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #134 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #49 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 80 Alaska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Fairbanks (6286)
Plant Address	758 Illinois Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Utility	Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353)
Latitude, Longitude	64.85417, -147.71935
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 1970
Annual Generation	12.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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
Balancing Authority	No BA (NA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	NA
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) AK
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.8 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	May 1970
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup 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

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.8 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	September 1970
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup 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

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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North Pole	North Pole, AK	720.4 GWh	13.7 mi
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