Oakdale Renewable Energy Plant

Oakdale Renewable Energy Plant is a 3 MW natural gas power plant in Johnson County, Iowa, operated by University of Iowa. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2010.

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
2.8 MW
2.8 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2010
EIA plant ID
57672

Where it is

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County
Johnson County, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7053, -91.6033
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
University of Iowa
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status
Operating

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Oakdale Renewable Energy Plant: FAQ

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