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GAS POWER PLANTSIowa State University
Iowa State University is a 39.8 MW operating gas power plant in Story County, Iowa, operated by Iowa State University.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 15 MW | |
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 13 MW | |
| GEN5 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 12 MW | |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 6.2 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 3.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Iowa State University
- Location
- Story County, Iowa
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 39.8 MW
Retired: 9.2 MW - First unit online
- Jun 1949
- EIA plant ID
- 54201
Location
42.0275, -93.6394
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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