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BIOENERGY PLANTSDes Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac
Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac is a 2.8 MW operating bioenergy plant in Polk County, Iowa, operated by Des Moines Metro WRF.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72-04 | Other Waste Biomass | 1.4 MW | |
| 72-05 | Other Waste Biomass | 1.4 MW | |
| 01 | Other Waste Biomass | 0.6 MW | Retired |
| 02 | Other Waste Biomass | 0.6 MW | Retired |
| 03 | Other Waste Biomass | 0.6 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Des Moines Metro WRF
- Location
- Polk County, Iowa
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 2.8 MW
Retired: 1.8 MW - First unit online
- Jul 1991
- EIA plant ID
- 50932
Location
41.5734, -93.5577
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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