Iowa State University
Natural gas power plant in Story County, Iowa. 39.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by Iowa State University.
Also known as Iowa State University Power Plant · EIA plant 54201
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 39.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- March 1970First generator online
- Operator
- Iowa State UniversityEIA operator ID 9434
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- 1 MISO nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Story County, IA42.0275, −93.6394
- EIA plant ID
- 54201EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Iowa State University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
80.9 GWh
80,930 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
23.2%
2024: 24.7%
January to July 2026
40.7 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
80.9–114.1
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 117,787 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 111,913 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 118,933 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 119,511 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 149,686 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 154,100 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 156,571 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 154,000 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 126,293 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 130,239 | 32.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 128,137 | 31.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 130,571 | 32.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 125,459 | 31.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 114,848 | 28.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 114,067 | 28.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 100,093 | 24.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 107,214 | 26.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 108,484 | 26.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 106,527 | 26.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 95,028 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 99,846 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 99,125 | 28.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 70,708 | 22.2% | 11 of 12 |
| 2024 | 86,329 | 24.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 80,930 | 23.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 40,745 | 20.1% | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 13.2 | September 1978 |
| GEN5 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 11.5 | March 1970 |
| GEN6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 15.1 | May 2005 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Iowa State University 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 Iowa State University
How much power does Iowa State University produce?
Iowa State University reported 80,930 MWh (80.9 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 23.2% capacity factor on 39.8 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 40.7 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Iowa State University?
Iowa State University is in Story County, Iowa, at 42.0275, −93.6394. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates Iowa State University?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Iowa State University as the operator (EIA operator ID 9434). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Iowa State University start operating?
Its first generator began operating in March 1970, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for Iowa State University?
Yes. InfraMap has MISO day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to Iowa State University, 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
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
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