University of Iowa Main Power Plant

207 Burlington St. W., Iowa City, IA 52242

Plant Summary Information

University of Iowa Main Power Plant is ranked #14 out of 49 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

University of Iowa Main Power Plant is comprised of 8 generators and generated 12.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2022 to February 2023.

Plant NameUniversity of Iowa Main Power Plant
Utility NameUniversity of Iowa
LocationJohnson County, IA
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1947
Last Update Feb 2023
Annual Generation 49.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 6.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,868 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,299 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #104 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #14 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 56.3% Bituminous Coal : 21.0% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 13.4% Other Biomass Solids : 9.4%

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University of Iowa Main Power Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant NameUniversity of Iowa Main Power Plant (54775)
Plant Address207 Burlington St. W., Iowa City, IA 52242
UtilityUniversity of Iowa (19539)
Latitude, Longitude41.6572, -91.54
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Feb 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1947
Annual Generation 49.2 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 56.3% Bituminous Coal : 21.0% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 13.4% Other Biomass Solids : 9.4%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number11-125-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeEducational Services (611)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceIowa River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerMidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY

Generator GEN6 Details Operating January 1974

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity15 MW
Winter Capacity15 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1974
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Other Biomass Solids
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Fluidized Bed TechnologyYes
Stoker TechnologyNo
Other Combustion TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceBIT / OBS / NG / WDS

Generator DG7 Details Out of Service June 1998

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.7 MW
Winter Capacity1.7 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateJune 1998
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GEN10 Details Operating June 2014

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator GEN7 Details Operating June 2014

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GEN8 Details Operating June 2014

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GEN9 Details Operating June 2014

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GEN12 Details Operating October 2022

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity5.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.8 MW
Winter Capacity5.8 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2022
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Other Biomass Solids
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Fluidized Bed TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceBIT / OBS / NG / WDS

Generator GEN13 Details Operating December 2022

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity10 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2022
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Other Biomass Solids
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Fluidized Bed TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceBIT / OBS / NG / WDS

University of Iowa Main Power Plant Plant Owners

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