Where is NCAH Central Utility Plant?

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 NCAH Central Utility Plant?

14 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns NCAH Central Utility Plant?

EIA-860M names National Centers for Animal Health 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 NCAH Central Utility Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — National Centers for Animal Health 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 "NCAH Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is NCAH Central Utility Plant still running?

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

NCAH Central Utility Plant

NCAH Central Utility Plant is a 14 MW oil-fired power plant in Story County, Iowa, operated by National Centers for Animal Health. EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2000 and 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: 14.1 MW; 14.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 2000–2010
EIA plant ID: 58265

Where it is

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County: Story County, Iowa
Coordinates: 42.0461, -93.5794
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: National Centers for Animal Health
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup (8) · Operating (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 11 MW, Natural gas 3 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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NCAH Central Utility Plant: FAQ

Where is NCAH Central Utility Plant?: 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 NCAH Central Utility Plant?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns NCAH Central Utility Plant?: EIA-860M names National Centers for Animal Health 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 NCAH Central Utility Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — National Centers for Animal Health 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 "NCAH Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is NCAH Central Utility Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.