Pella Peaking
Pella Peaking is a 28 MW oil-fired power plant in Marion County, Iowa, operated by City of Pella - (IA). EIA-860M lists 14 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
- 28 MW
- 25.2 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 14
- In service
- 2003
- EIA plant ID
- 7971
Where it is
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- County
- Marion County, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.4106, -92.9378
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- City of Pella - (IA)
- Primary energy source
- Petroleum
- Technologies
- Petroleum Liquids
- Status
- Operating
Pella Peaking: FAQ
- Where is Pella Peaking?
- In Marion 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 Pella Peaking?
- 28 MW of nameplate capacity across 14 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Pella Peaking?
- EIA-860M names City of Pella - (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 Pella Peaking LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Pella - (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 "Pella Peaking LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Pella Peaking still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.