NCAH Central Utility Plant

1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Plant Summary Information

NCAH Central Utility Plant is ranked #22 out of 49 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

NCAH Central Utility Plant is comprised of 9 generators and generated 5.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	NCAH Central Utility Plant
Utility Name	National Centers for Animal Health
Location	Story County, IA
Initial Operation Date	June 1996
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	14.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	260.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,403 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,483 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #123 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #22 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.6%

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NCAH Central Utility Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	NCAH Central Utility Plant (58265)
Plant Address	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Utility	National Centers for Animal Health (58247)
Latitude, Longitude	42.04611, -93.57944
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2012 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1996
Annual Generation	14.9 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.6%

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	Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA
Grid Voltage	13.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	NORTHERN NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator S-18 Details Standby May 2000

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator MBGEN Details Standby November 2004

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	November 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator S-13 Details Standby June 2004

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator S-14 Details Standby June 2004

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator C-3 Details Standby December 2005

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	December 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator FRZRF Details Standby July 2005

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	July 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator S-17 Details Standby November 2006

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	November 2006
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator S-16 Details Operating June 2006

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2006
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Supercritical Technology	No
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator S-19 Details Standby December 2010

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	December 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

NCAH Central Utility Plant Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
National Veterinary Services Laboratory	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator C-3	100.00%
National Veterinary Services Laboratory	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator EP-2	100.00%
National Veterinary Services Laboratory	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator EP-6	100.00%
National Veterinary Services Laboratory	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator FRZRF	100.00%
National Veterinary Services Laboratory	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator MBGEN	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-13	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-14	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-16	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-17	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-18	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-19	100.00%
National Animal Disease Center	1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010	Generator S-7A	100.00%

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Michelangelo Wind 3 LLC	Huxley, IA	8.6 GWh	3.8 mi
Michelangelo Wind 4 LLC	Ames, IA	9.3 GWh	7.8 mi
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Optimum Wind 5 LLC	Nevada, IA	8.2 GWh	3.9 mi
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