University of Northern Iowa
30th and Nebraska Streets, Cedar Falls, IA 50614Plant Summary Information
University of Northern Iowa is ranked #21 out of 49 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of Northern Iowa is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | University of Northern Iowa |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Northern Iowa |
| Location | Black Hawk County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1982 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 19.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 928.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,067 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,482 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #117 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.2% Petroleum Coke : 16.6% Bituminous Coal : 8.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University of Northern Iowa (50088) |
| Plant Address | 30th and Nebraska Streets, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 |
| Utility | University of Northern Iowa (21223) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.51361, -92.45912 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 19.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.2% Petroleum Coke : 16.6% Bituminous Coal : 8.1% |
| 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Cedar Falls Utilities (3203) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CEDAR FALLS UTIL |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CFU |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CFU |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Petroleum Coke / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / PC |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | No |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 7.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 7.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 24H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
University of Northern Iowa Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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