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 Story City?

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

EIA-860M names City of Story 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 Story City LLC?

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

Is Story City still running?

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

Story City

Story City is a 14 MW oil-fired power plant in Story County, Iowa, operated by City of Story City - (IA). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1964 and 2003.

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: 13.9 MW; 13.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1964–2003
EIA plant ID: 1188

Where it is

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County: Story County, Iowa
Coordinates: 42.1861, -93.6005
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Story City - (IA)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 12 MW, Natural gas 2 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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

Story City: FAQ

Where is Story City?: 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 Story City?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Story City?: EIA-860M names City of Story 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 Story City LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Story 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 "Story City LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Story City still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.