Where is Spencer Gas Turbine?

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 Spencer Gas Turbine?

24 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Spencer Gas Turbine?

EIA-860M names City of Spencer - (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 Spencer Gas Turbine LLC?

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

Is Spencer Gas Turbine still running?

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

Spencer Gas Turbine

Spencer Gas Turbine is a 24 MW oil-fired power plant in Clay County, Iowa, operated by City of Spencer - (IA). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 1970.

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: 23.8 MW; 17 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1970
EIA plant ID: 1186

Where it is

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County: Clay County, Iowa
Coordinates: 43.1446, -95.1443
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

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

Spencer Gas Turbine: FAQ

Where is Spencer Gas Turbine?: 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 Spencer Gas Turbine?: 24 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Spencer Gas Turbine?: EIA-860M names City of Spencer - (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 Spencer Gas Turbine LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Spencer - (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 "Spencer Gas Turbine LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Spencer Gas Turbine still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.