Iowa State University
Room 220 Power Plant, Ames, IA 50011Plant Summary Information
Iowa State University is ranked #9 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Iowa State University is comprised of 3 generators and generated 33.9 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | Iowa State University |
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Utility Name | Iowa State University |
Location | Story County, IA |
Initial Operation Date | October 1960 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 89.0 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
Ranked #3,259 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #948 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #95 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
Ranked #9 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Iowa State University
Iowa State University Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Iowa State University (54201) |
Plant Address | Room 220 Power Plant Ames, IA 50011 |
Utility | Iowa State University (9434) |
Latitude, Longitude | 42.0275, -93.6394 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | October 1960 |
Annual Generation | 89.0 GWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.5% |
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 | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | MRO |
Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
Water Source | Wells |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Ames - (IA) (554) IA |
Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating March 1970
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 11.5 MW |
Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
Minimum Load | 2 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | March 1970 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
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Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating September 1978
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 13.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 13.3 MW |
Winter Capacity | 13.3 MW |
Minimum Load | 2 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | September 1978 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
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Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating May 2005
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 15.1 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 15.1 MW |
Winter Capacity | 15.1 MW |
Minimum Load | 3 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 2005 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
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Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Iowa State University Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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