Iowa State University
Room 220 Power Plant, Ames, IA 50011Plant Summary Information
Iowa State University is ranked #9 out of 49 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Iowa State University is comprised of 3 generators and generated 16.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Iowa State University |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Iowa State University |
| Location | Story County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1960 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 86.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,336 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #941 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Iowa State University
Iowa State University Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Iowa State University (54201) |
| Plant Address | Room 220 Power Plant, Ames, IA 50011 |
| Utility | Iowa State University (9434) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.0275, -93.6394 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 86.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.5% |
| 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 | 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 | City of Ames - (IA) (554) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating March 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed 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 | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 11.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating September 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed 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 | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 13.28 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 13.28 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 13.28 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 13.28 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating May 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed 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 | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 15.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Iowa State University Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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