Where is Muscatine Plant #1?

In Muscatine County, Iowa (IA). 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 Muscatine Plant #1?

276 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Muscatine Plant #1?

EIA-860M names Board of Water Electric & Communications 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 Muscatine Plant #1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Board of Water Electric & Communications 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 "Muscatine Plant #1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Muscatine Plant #1 still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Muscatine Plant #1

Muscatine Plant #1 is a 276 MW coal power plant in Muscatine County, Iowa, operated by Board of Water Electric & Communications. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1958 and 1983.

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: 275.5 MW; 248.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1958–1983
EIA plant ID: 1167

Where it is

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County: Muscatine County, Iowa
Coordinates: 41.3917, -91.0569
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Board of Water Electric & Communications
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Operating

Every plant Board of Water Electric & Communications reports to EIA →

Muscatine Plant #1: FAQ

Where is Muscatine Plant #1?: In Muscatine County, Iowa (IA). 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 Muscatine Plant #1?: 276 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Muscatine Plant #1?: EIA-860M names Board of Water Electric & Communications 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 Muscatine Plant #1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Board of Water Electric & Communications 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 "Muscatine Plant #1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Muscatine Plant #1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.