Where is Forest City Light Plant?

In Winnebago 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 Forest City Light Plant?

22 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Forest City Light Plant?

EIA-860M names City of Forest City- (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 Forest City Light Plant LLC?

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

Is Forest City Light Plant still running?

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

Forest City Light Plant

Forest City Light Plant is a 22 MW oil-fired power plant in Winnebago County, Iowa, operated by City of Forest City- (IA). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1950 and 2000.

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: 22 MW; 21.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1950–2000
EIA plant ID: 1138

Where it is

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County: Winnebago County, Iowa
Coordinates: 43.2632, -93.6354
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Forest City- (IA)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Forest City- (IA) reports to EIA →

Forest City Light Plant: FAQ

Where is Forest City Light Plant?: In Winnebago 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 Forest City Light Plant?: 22 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Forest City Light Plant?: EIA-860M names City of Forest City- (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 Forest City Light Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Forest City- (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 "Forest City Light Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Forest City Light Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.