Spencer Gas Turbine
712 N Grand Avenue, Spencer, IA 51301Plant Summary Information
Spencer Gas Turbine is ranked #25 out of 26 kerosene power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spencer Gas Turbine is comprised of 1 generator and generated 21.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Spencer Gas Turbine |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Spencer - (IA) |
| Location | Clay County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1970 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 86.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,729 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 26 Kerosene Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #224 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Iowa Kerosene Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Kerosene |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spencer Gas Turbine
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Spencer Gas Turbine
Spencer Gas Turbine Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spencer Gas Turbine (1186) |
| Plant Address | 712 N Grand Avenue, Spencer, IA 51301 |
| Utility | City of Spencer - (IA) (17783) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.14459, -95.14426 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 86.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Kerosene |
| 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 | City of Spencer - (IA) (17783) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating January 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUESPENCERUNSPENCER_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1970 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Kerosene |
| 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 |
Spencer Gas Turbine Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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