FWA Central Heat and Power Plant
Bldg 3595, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703Plant Summary Information
FWA Central Heat and Power Plant is ranked #17 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
FWA Central Heat and Power Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 19.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | FWA Central Heat and Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright |
| Location | Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 66.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,885 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #108 out of 122 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 Alaska Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
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FWA Central Heat and Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | FWA Central Heat and Power Plant (50308) |
| Plant Address | Bldg 3595, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 |
| Utility | Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright (56389) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 64.8256, -147.64863 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 66.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
| 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 | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | F401 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | F401 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| 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 GEN4 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | F401 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| 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 GEN5 Details Operating January 1989
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | F401 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
FWA Central Heat and Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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