⛏ Coal Power Plants in Alaska
Alaska operates 5 coal power plants totaling 206 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 738.6k MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants5operating
Capacity205 MWnameplate
Generation738.6k MWhannual
All Alaska coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healy | Healy | Denali County | 93 MW | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc |
| University Of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star County | 40 MW | University Of Alaska |
| Chena Power Plant | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star County | 28 MW | Aurora Energy Llc |
| Eielson Afb Central Heat & Power Plant | Eielson Afb | Fairbanks North Star County | 26 MW | U S Air Force-Eielson Afb |
| Utility Plants Section | Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks North Star County | 20 MW | Doyon Utilities - Ft. Wainwright |