University of Northern Iowa
30th and Nebraska Streets, Cedar Falls, IA 50614Plant Summary Information
University of Northern Iowa is ranked #19 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of Northern Iowa is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | University of Northern Iowa |
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Utility Name | University of Northern Iowa |
Location | Black Hawk County, IA |
Initial Operation Date | November 1982 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 23.6 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 918.7 k MMBtu |
Ranked #4,788 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #1,427 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #116 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
Ranked #19 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 83.7% Petroleum Coke : 9.1% Bituminous Coal : 7.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | University of Northern Iowa (50088) |
Plant Address | 30th and Nebraska Streets Cedar Falls, IA 50614 |
Utility | University of Northern Iowa (21223) |
Latitude, Longitude | 42.51361, -92.45912 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | November 1982 |
Annual Generation | 23.6 GWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 83.7% Petroleum Coke : 9.1% Bituminous Coal : 7.1% |
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 | Cedar Falls Utilities (3203) IA |
Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CEDAR FALLS UTIL |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1982
Technology | Petroleum Coke |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CFU |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CFU |
Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | November 1982 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
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Topping Or Bottoming | B |
Energy Source | Petroleum Coke / Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | BIT / PC |
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Switch When Operating | No |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 7.5 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 7.5 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 24H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
University of Northern Iowa Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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