Rock Rapids
310 S Third Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246Plant Summary Information
Rock Rapids is ranked #68 out of 98 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rock Rapids is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Rock Rapids |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rock Rapids Municipal Utility |
| Location | Lyon County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 155 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,720 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,090 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #247 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #68 out of 98 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rock Rapids (1181) |
| Plant Address | 310 S Third Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 |
| Utility | Rock Rapids Municipal Utility (16206) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.42944, -96.16917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 13.0 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rock Rapids Municipal Utility (16206) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1968
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rock Rapids Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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