University of Iowa Main Power Plant
Natural gas power plant in Johnson County, Iowa. 38.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 generators, operated by University of Iowa.
Also known as University of Iowa Power Plant · EIA plant 54775
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 38.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 7 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- January 1974First generator online
- Operator
- University of IowaEIA operator ID 19539
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Johnson County, IA41.6572, −91.5400
- EIA plant ID
- 54775EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Iowa Main produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
0 MWh
0 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
0.0%
2024: 1.1%
January to July 2026
0 MWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
0.0–68.5
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 65,354 | Not reported | 9 of 12 |
| 2002 | 39,770 | Not reported | 5 of 12 |
| 2003 | 96,154 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 104,804 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 84,634 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 79,134 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 38,979 | Not reported | 10 of 12 |
| 2008 | 50,240 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 72,521 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 71,295 | 35.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 65,107 | 32.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 36,685 | 18.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 52,415 | 26.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 67,373 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 68,469 | 25.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 60,449 | 22.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 46,763 | 17.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 56,815 | 21.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 54,596 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 41,672 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 4,124 | 1.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 51,134 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 6,121 | 1.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 3,771 | 1.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 0 | 0.0% | 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 accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 15.0 | January 1974 |
| GEN7 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.0 | June 2014 |
| GEN8 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.0 | June 2014 |
| GEN9 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.0 | June 2014 |
| GEN10 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.0 | June 2014 |
| GEN12 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 5.8 | October 2022 |
| GEN13 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 10.0 | December 2022 |
Ownership and offtake
ProOwnership and offtake are part of Pro
Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of 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 Iowa Main
How much power does University of Iowa Main Power Plant produce?
University of Iowa Main Power Plant reported 0 MWh (0 MWh) of net generation in 2025. From January to July 2026 it reported 0 MWh, which is provisional.
Where is University of Iowa Main Power Plant?
University of Iowa Main Power Plant is in Johnson County, Iowa, at 41.6572, −91.5400. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates University of Iowa Main Power Plant?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Iowa as the operator (EIA operator ID 19539). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Iowa Main Power Plant start operating?
Its first generator began operating in January 1974, according to EIA-860M.
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)
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
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