Alliant, Iowa co-ops sign JOA for proposed generating station

摘要

Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL), an Alliant Energy Co., Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) and Corn' Belt Power Cooperative (Corn Belt) signed a joint operating agreement November 28 regarding the proposed Sutherland Generating Station Unit 4 (SGS Unit 4). In addition, a potential fourth partner, North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association (NIMECA) announced its intent to become a joint owner in SGS Unit 4. NIMECA is currently in the process of conducting required public hearings regarding its ownership in SGS Unit 4. Under the terms of the joint operating agreement, the partners will each utilize a share of the 630 megawatt generating station. The generating station is a hybrid technology, which will include output from the utilization of coal and agriculturally based products, such as switch grass or corn stalks, as fuel and an additional 19 megawatt equivalent of steam cogen-eration available for use by nearby industries. IPL expects to utilize approximately 350 megawatts of output, while CIPCO and Corn Belt will each receive 100 megawatts of output. It is expected that NIMECA's output share will be approximately 20 megawatts. IPL continues to negotiate with other potential partners for the remaining output.