Algona

521 N Hall St., Algona, IA 50511

Plant Summary Information

Algona is ranked #8 out of 96 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 NameAlgona
Utility NameCity of Algona - (IA)
LocationKossuth County, IA
Initial Operation DateDecember 1965
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 1.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 14.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,593 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #387 out of 1,261 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #186 out of 273 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 96 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil : 86.8% Natural Gas : 13.2%

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Algona Details

Summary Information
Plant NameAlgona (1120)
Plant Address521 N Hall St., Algona, IA 50511
UtilityCity of Algona - (IA) (309)
Latitude, Longitude43.0733, -94.2392
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateDecember 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 StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCity of Algona - (IA) (309) IA
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 6 Details Operating December 1965

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
Nameplate Capacity3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.2 MW
Winter Capacity3.2 MW
Minimum Load0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1965
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas3.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas3.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil3.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil3.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 7 Details Operating September 1970

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
Nameplate Capacity4.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity4.1 MW
Winter Capacity4.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1970
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas4.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas4.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil4.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil4.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 8 Details Operating November 1994

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
Nameplate Capacity4.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity4.4 MW
Winter Capacity4.4 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 9 Details Operating November 1994

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUEALGONAMUNALGONA_1_UNIT_RA
Nameplate Capacity4.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity4.4 MW
Winter Capacity4.4 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Algona Plant Owners

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