Algona
521 N Hall St., Algona, IA 50511Plant Summary Information
Algona is ranked #9 out of 98 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Algona is comprised of 4 generators and generated 342.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Algona |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Algona - (IA) |
| Location | Kossuth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,579 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #387 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #185 out of 272 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 98 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 86.8% Natural Gas : 13.2% |
Map of Algona
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Algona.
Monthly Net Generation for Algona
Algona Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Algona (1120) |
| Plant Address | 521 N Hall St., Algona, IA 50511 |
| Utility | City of Algona - (IA) (309) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0733, -94.2392 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 86.8% Natural Gas : 13.2% |
| 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Algona - (IA) (309) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1965
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1965 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 7 Details Operating September 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1970 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating November 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating November 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Algona Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Distillate Fuel Oil.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #377 | Oak Bluffs Diesel Generating Facility | Oak Bluffs, MA | 1.3 GWh |
| #378 | Elim | Elim, AK | 1.3 GWh |
| #379 | Slana Generating Station | Slana, AK | 1.3 GWh |
| #380 | Huntington | Huntington, UT | 2.4 TWh |
| #381 | Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.3 GWh |
| #382 | Mountain View | Greencastle, PA | 27.0 GWh |
| #383 | Narrows Gas Turbines Generating | Brooklyn, NY | 31.4 GWh |
| #384 | Ambler | Ambler, AK | 1.2 GWh |
| #385 | Tait Electric Generating Station | Moraine, OH | 1.3 TWh |
| #386 | Tenaska Virginia Generating Station | Scottsville, VA | 4.6 TWh |
| #388 | Klawock Power Generation Station | Klawock, AK | 1.2 GWh |
| #389 | Oleander Power Project LP | Cocoa, FL | 383.6 GWh |
| #390 | Zion Energy Center | Zion, IL | 310.5 GWh |
| #391 | Kake | Kake, AK | 1.5 GWh |
| #392 | Chalk Point Steam | Aquasco, MD | 1.2 GWh |
| #393 | Rawhide | Wellington, CO | 1.3 TWh |
| #394 | Kalaeloa Cogen Plant | Kapolei, HI | 1.4 TWh |
| #395 | Newington | Newington, NH | 979.1 GWh |
| #396 | Empire Generating Co LLC | Rensselaer, NY | 3.2 TWh |
| #397 | Northway | Tok, AK | 1.1 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Algona.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft | Bancroft, IA | 320.0 MWh | 15.2 mi |
| Crosswind Energy Project | Ruthven, IA | 57.8 GWh | 34.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake 3 LLC | Britt, IA | 243.9 GWh | 24.7 mi |
| Forest City Light Plant | Forest City, IA | 120.0 MWh | 33.1 mi |
| Forest City Solar | Forest City, IA | 5.0 GWh | 33.8 mi |
| FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLC | Britt, IA | 725.9 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind LLC | Britt, IA | 560.6 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| Golden Plains | Buffalo Center, IA | 745.6 GWh | 27.1 mi |
| Graettinger | Graettinger, IA | 255.0 MWh | 28.2 mi |
| Hancock County Wind Energy Center | Garner, IA | 262.6 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| Iowa Distributed Wind Generation Project | Algona, IA | 4.3 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Kossuth | Lu Verne, IA | 537.0 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Kossuth County Wind | Lu Verne, IA | 292.4 GWh | 8 mi |
| Lakota Wind Wind Farm | Lakota, IA | 32.2 GWh | 22 mi |
| Laurens | Laurens, IA | 955.0 MWh | 34.6 mi |
| Ledyard Windpower, LLC | Lakota, IA | 797.7 GWh | 25.5 mi |
| Palo Alto Wind Farm | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.5 TWh | 18.1 mi |
| West Bend | West Bent, IA | 471.0 MWh | 13 mi |
| West Diesel Generation Unit | Pocahontas, IA | 10.0 MWh | 32 mi |
| Winnebago Wind Power Project | Forest City, IA | 52.4 GWh | 28.9 mi |