University of Northern Iowa
Natural gas power plant in Black Hawk County, Iowa. 7.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by University of Northern Iowa.
Also known as EIA plant 50088
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 7.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- November 1982First generator online
- Operator
- University of Northern IowaEIA operator ID 21223
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- 1 MISO nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Black Hawk County, IA42.5136, −92.4591
- EIA plant ID
- 50088EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Northern Iowa produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
20.8 GWh
20,804 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
31.7%
2024: 31.6%
January to July 2026
15.2 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
12.0–22.7
GWh a year. Low 2018, high 2023
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 20,204 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 21,454 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 23,677 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 26,125 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 23,126 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 24,388 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 28,233 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 23,669 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 18,550 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 19,190 | 29.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 7,538 | 11.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 12,245 | 18.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 13,870 | 21.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 13,413 | 20.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 12,649 | 19.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 13,071 | 19.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 13,965 | 21.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 11,951 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 20,072 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 17,552 | 26.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 15,829 | 24.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 19,517 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 22,708 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 20,787 | 31.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 20,804 | 31.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 15,165 | 39.7% | 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 account · MISOEmissions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 7.5 | November 1982 |
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 Northern Iowa 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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Questions about University of Northern Iowa
How much power does University of Northern Iowa produce?
University of Northern Iowa reported 20,804 MWh (20.8 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 31.7% capacity factor on 7.5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 15.2 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is University of Northern Iowa?
University of Northern Iowa is in Black Hawk County, Iowa, at 42.5136, −92.4591. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates University of Northern Iowa?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Northern Iowa as the operator (EIA operator ID 21223). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Northern Iowa start operating?
Its first generator began operating in November 1982, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for University of Northern Iowa?
Yes. InfraMap has MISO day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to University of Northern Iowa, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
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)
- MISO day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page