Villisca Municipal Power Plant

Villisca Municipal Power Plant is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Montgomery County, Iowa, operated by City of Villisca - (IA). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 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
4 MW
4 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2003
EIA plant ID
1193

Where it is

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County
Montgomery County, Iowa
Coordinates
40.9315, -94.9855
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Villisca - (IA)
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Standby/Backup

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

Villisca Municipal Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Villisca Municipal Power Plant?
In Montgomery 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 Villisca Municipal Power Plant?
4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Villisca Municipal Power Plant?
EIA-860M names City of Villisca - (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 Villisca Municipal Power Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Villisca - (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 "Villisca Municipal Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Villisca Municipal Power Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.