Grundy Center City Light Plant
504 7th. Street., Grundy Center, IA 50638Plant Summary Information
Grundy Center City Light Plant is ranked #18 out of 98 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Grundy Center City Light Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 84.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Grundy Center City Light Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Grundy Center Mun Light & Power |
| Location | Grundy County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 388.1 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,111 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #549 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #197 out of 272 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 98 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Grundy Center City Light Plant
Grundy Center City Light Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Grundy Center City Light Plant (1145) |
| Plant Address | 504 7th. Street., Grundy Center, IA 50638 |
| Utility | Grundy Center Mun Light & Power (7743) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.36309, -92.77232 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 388.1 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Grundy Center Mun Light & Power (7743) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV / 12.70 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator IC1 Details Operating November 1963
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1963 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 2.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator IC2 Details Operating March 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 3.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator IC3 Details Operating October 1990
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1990 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Grundy Center City Light Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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