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 #29 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 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	University of Iowa Main Power Plant
Utility Name	University of Iowa
Location	Johnson County, IA
Initial Operation Date	January 1947
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	3.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #8,351 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,836 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #171 out of 272 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #29 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 51.7% Other Biomass Solids : 19.1% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.4% Bituminous Coal : 10.8%

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University of Iowa Main Power Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	University of Iowa Main Power Plant (54775)
Plant Address	207 Burlington St. W., Iowa City, IA 52242
Utility	University of Iowa (19539)
Latitude, Longitude	41.6572, -91.54
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1947
Annual Generation	3.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 51.7% Other Biomass Solids : 19.1% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.4% Bituminous Coal : 10.8%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	11-125-000
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	Iowa River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN6 Details Operating January 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	15 MW
Winter Capacity	15 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1974
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)

Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Other Biomass Solids
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Stoker Technology	No
Other Combustion Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BIT / OBS / NG / WDS

Generator DG7 Details Out of Service June 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.7 MW
Winter Capacity	1.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	June 1998
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

Generator GEN10 Details Operating June 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator GEN7 Details Operating June 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN8 Details Operating June 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN9 Details Operating June 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN12 Details Operating October 2022

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5.8 MW
Winter Capacity	5.8 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2022
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Other Biomass Solids
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
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BIT / OBS / NG / WDS

Generator GEN13 Details Operating December 2022

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2022
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Other Biomass Solids
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
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BIT / OBS / NG / WDS

University of Iowa Main Power Plant Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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