Where is Estherville?

In Emmet 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 Estherville?

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

Who owns Estherville?

EIA-860M names City of Estherville - (IA) 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 Estherville LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Estherville - (IA) 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 "Estherville LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Estherville still running?

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

Estherville

Estherville is a 16 MW natural gas power plant in Emmet County, Iowa, operated by City of Estherville - (IA). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1946 and 1969.

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: 15.6 MW; 13.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1946–1969
EIA plant ID: 1137

Where it is

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County: Emmet County, Iowa
Coordinates: 43.4028, -94.8433
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Estherville - (IA)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 14 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant City of Estherville - (IA) reports to EIA →

Estherville: FAQ

Where is Estherville?: In Emmet 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 Estherville?: 16 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Estherville?: EIA-860M names City of Estherville - (IA) 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 Estherville LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Estherville - (IA) 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 "Estherville LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Estherville still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.