Earl F Wisdom
Earl F Wisdom is a 119 MW natural gas power plant in Clay County, Iowa, operated by Corn Belt Power Coop. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1960 and 2004.
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
- 119.1 MW
- 113.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1960–2004
- EIA plant ID
- 1217
Where it is
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- County
- Clay County, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 43.1606, -95.2569
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Corn Belt Power Coop
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Earl F Wisdom: FAQ
- Where is Earl F Wisdom?
- In Clay 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 Earl F Wisdom?
- 119 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Earl F Wisdom?
- EIA-860M names Corn Belt Power Coop 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 Earl F Wisdom LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Corn Belt Power Coop 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 "Earl F Wisdom LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Earl F Wisdom still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.