Where is New Hampton?

In Chickasaw 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 New Hampton?

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

Who owns New Hampton?

EIA-860M names City of New Hampton - (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 New Hampton LLC?

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

Is New Hampton still running?

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

New Hampton

New Hampton is a 27 MW natural gas power plant in Chickasaw County, Iowa, operated by City of New Hampton - (IA). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1967 and 1999.

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: 26.5 MW; 24.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1967–1999
EIA plant ID: 1168

Where it is

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County: Chickasaw County, Iowa
Coordinates: 43.0689, -92.3201
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of New Hampton - (IA)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup (3) · Operating (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 16 MW, Petroleum 11 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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New Hampton: FAQ

Where is New Hampton?: In Chickasaw 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 New Hampton?: 27 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns New Hampton?: EIA-860M names City of New Hampton - (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 New Hampton LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of New Hampton - (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 "New Hampton LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is New Hampton still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.