Where is Preston (IA)?

In Jackson 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 Preston (IA)?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Preston (IA)?

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

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

Is Preston (IA) still running?

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

Preston (IA)

Preston (IA) is a 4 MW natural gas power plant in Jackson County, Iowa, operated by City of Preston - (IA). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1980 and 2020.

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: 3.6 MW; 3.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1980–2020
EIA plant ID: 1176

Where it is

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County: Jackson County, Iowa
Coordinates: 42.0507, -90.3942
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Preston - (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 2 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Preston (IA): FAQ

Where is Preston (IA)?: In Jackson 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 Preston (IA)?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Preston (IA)?: EIA-860M names City of Preston - (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 Preston (IA) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Preston - (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 "Preston (IA) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Preston (IA) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.