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20 MW Sub. Coal operating in Fairbanks North Star, AK
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Coordinates
64.8256, -147.6486
County
Fairbanks North Star, AK
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Utility Plants Section is a 20 MW coal-fired power plant located in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. The plant began operating in 1955 and consists of four generators utilizing conventional steam coal technology. The primary fuel source is subbituminous coal (SUB). Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright operates the facility.
In terms of its relative size, Utility Plants Section ranks as the 3rd largest coal plant in Alaska (out of 3 total) and 82nd nationally (out of 89). The plant's latest annual generation was 66,386 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 37.8%.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
7.0K MWh
Latest Month
66.4K MWh
Annual Generation
37.8%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1309 lb/MWh
NOx
2 lb/MWh
SO₂
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Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
138.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
2 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.148 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.022 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
36.5%
Annual Net Gen
64 GWh
CO₂eq
1319 lb/MWh
Subregion
ASCC Alaska Grid