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39.6 MW Conventional Steam Coal (30 MW) + Petroleum Liquids (10 MW) out of service in Fairbanks North Star, AK
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39.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal + Petroleum Liquids
1964
Operating Since
Coordinates
64.8542, -147.8221
County
Fairbanks North Star, AK
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Request a demo →| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | University of Alaska | — | — |
| Owner(s) | University of Alaska | — | — |
| Status | Out of service | — | — |
The University of Alaska Fairbanks power plant, located in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, has a total capacity of 39.6 MW across 5 generators. The plant's primary fuel source is subbituminous coal (SUB), but it also utilizes petroleum liquids. It is classified as a hybrid plant due to its use of multiple fuel types. The plant began operating in 1964 and is operated by the University of Alaska.
In the most recent year with available data, the University of Alaska Fairbanks plant generated 67,482 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.4%. The plant is ranked as the 1st largest of 3 coal plants in Alaska, and 80th out of 89 nationally.
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Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
State
Sector
Commercial CHP
6.3K MWh
Latest Month
67.5K MWh
Annual Generation
19.4%
Capacity Factor
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1219 lb/MWh
NOx
2 lb/MWh
SO₂
2 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.135 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.020 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
19.8%
Annual Net Gen
69 GWh
CO₂eq
1228 lb/MWh
Subregion
ASCC Alaska Grid
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Last updated 2026-03-15
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