University of Alaska Fairbanks
Coal power plant in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska. 17 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by University of Alaska.
Also known as EIA plant 50711
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 17 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- February 2020First generator online
- Operator
- University of AlaskaEIA operator ID 19511
- Grid
- Not reported
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Fairbanks North Star, AK64.8542, −147.8221
- EIA plant ID
- 50711EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Alaska Fairbanks produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
67.5 GWh
67,482 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
19.5%
2024: 18.8%
January to July 2026
22.4 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
28.3–71.0
GWh a year. Low 2019, high 2021
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 53,202 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 50,411 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 53,878 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 58,657 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 59,845 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 56,357 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 55,539 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 48,148 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 47,606 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 56,986 | 28.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 56,938 | 28.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 55,514 | 28.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 47,552 | 24.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 47,355 | 23.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 47,007 | 23.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 41,064 | 20.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 42,439 | 21.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 41,638 | 21.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 28,328 | 14.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 45,451 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 70,972 | 20.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 40,435 | 11.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 68,557 | 19.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 65,346 | 18.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 67,482 | 19.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 22,436 | 11.1% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN5 | Conventional Steam Coal | 17.0 | February 2020 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of Alaska as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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How much power does University of Alaska Fairbanks produce?
University of Alaska Fairbanks reported 67,482 MWh (67.5 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 19.5% capacity factor on 17 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 22.4 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is University of Alaska Fairbanks?
University of Alaska Fairbanks is in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, at 64.8542, −147.8221.
Who operates University of Alaska Fairbanks?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Alaska as the operator (EIA operator ID 19511). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Alaska Fairbanks start operating?
Its first generator began operating in February 2020, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page