Merl Parr
160 - 11 St, Charles City, IA 50616Plant Summary Information
Merl Parr is ranked #34 out of 49 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merl Parr is comprised of 2 generators and generated 153.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Merl Parr |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Floyd County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1969 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 756.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,903 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,917 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #192 out of 272 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merl Parr
Merl Parr Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Merl Parr (1097) |
| Plant Address | 160 - 11 St, Charles City, IA 50616 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0563, -92.6932 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 756.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1969
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CHASCS1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CHASCDS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1969
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CHASCS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CHASCS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Merl Parr Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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