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GAS POWER PLANTSAmes Electric Services Power Plant
Ames Electric Services Power Plant is a 109 MW operating gas power plant in Story County, Iowa, operated by City of Ames - (IA).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 71 MW | |
| 7 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 38 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Ames - (IA)
- Location
- Story County, Iowa
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 109 MW
- First unit online
- May 1968
- EIA plant ID
- 1122
Location
42.0258, -93.6089
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem