In Benton 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.

18 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Vinton - (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 Vinton LLC?

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

Is Vinton still running?

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

Vinton

Vinton is a 18 MW natural gas power plant in Benton County, Iowa, operated by City of Vinton - (IA). EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1946 and 2009.

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: 17.5 MW; 17.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1946–2009
EIA plant ID: 1194

Where it is

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County: Benton County, Iowa
Coordinates: 42.1697, -92.0222
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Vinton - (IA)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (6) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 16 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Vinton: FAQ

Where is Vinton?: In Benton 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 Vinton?: 18 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Vinton?: EIA-860M names City of Vinton - (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 Vinton LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Vinton - (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 "Vinton LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Vinton still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.