Where is Contrail Wind Farm?

In Taylor 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 Contrail Wind Farm?

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

Who owns Contrail Wind Farm?

EIA-860M names MidAmerican Energy Co 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 Contrail Wind Farm LLC?

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

Is Contrail Wind Farm still running?

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

Contrail Wind Farm

Contrail Wind Farm is a 112 MW wind farm in Taylor County, Iowa, operated by MidAmerican Energy Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2020.

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: 112.4 MW; 110 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2020
EIA plant ID: 63639

Where it is

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County: Taylor County, Iowa
Coordinates: 40.6674, -94.8316
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: MidAmerican Energy Co
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

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Contrail Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Contrail Wind Farm?: In Taylor 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 Contrail Wind Farm?: 112 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Contrail Wind Farm?: EIA-860M names MidAmerican Energy Co 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 Contrail Wind Farm LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MidAmerican Energy Co 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 "Contrail Wind Farm LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Contrail Wind Farm still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.