Where is University of Alaska Fairbanks?

In Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska (AK). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is University of Alaska Fairbanks?

40 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns University of Alaska Fairbanks?

EIA-860M names University of Alaska as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as University of Alaska Fairbanks LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Alaska here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "University of Alaska Fairbanks LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is University of Alaska Fairbanks still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a 40 MW coal power plant in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, operated by University of Alaska. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1964 and 2020.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 39.6 MW; 35.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1964–2020
EIA plant ID: 50711

Where it is

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County: Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska
Coordinates: 64.8542, -147.8221
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of Alaska
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (3) · Standby/Backup (1) · Operating (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 30 MW, Petroleum 10 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant University of Alaska reports to EIA →

University of Alaska Fairbanks: FAQ

Where is University of Alaska Fairbanks?: In Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska (AK). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is University of Alaska Fairbanks?: 40 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns University of Alaska Fairbanks?: EIA-860M names University of Alaska as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as University of Alaska Fairbanks LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Alaska here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "University of Alaska Fairbanks LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is University of Alaska Fairbanks still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.