Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a 40 MW natural gas power plant in Story County, Iowa, operated by Iowa State University. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1970 and 2005.
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
- 39.8 MW
- 39.9 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 3
- In service
- 1970–2005
- EIA plant ID
- 54201
Where it is
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- County
- Story County, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 42.0275, -93.6394
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Iowa State University
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Iowa State University: FAQ
- Where is Iowa State University?
- In Story 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 Iowa State University?
- 40 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Iowa State University?
- EIA-860M names Iowa State University 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 Iowa State University LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Iowa State University 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 "Iowa State University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Iowa State University still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.