Summary of Electricity Activity in Clay County, IA
Summary of Clay County, IA Generation
Clay County, IA is ranked #700 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #24 out of 77 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 4.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Clay County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
1.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#149 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#15 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Clay County, IA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Clay County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #24 / 77 | #700 / 2167 | 1.08 TWh | 4.15 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #15 / 52 | #149 / 519 | 1.07 TWh | 4.01 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #21 / 32 | #783 / 927 | 6.75 GWh | 129.72 k MMBtu |
| Kerosene | #1 / 1 | #11 / 18 | 651.00 MWh | 2.54 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #14 / 53 | #421 / 736 | 318.33 MWh | 5.64 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Clay County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upland Prairie | Interstate Power and Light Co | 1.1 TWh | 4.0 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Earl F Wisdom | Corn Belt Power Coop | 7.1 GWh | 135.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 95.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.4% |
| Spencer Gas Turbine | City of Spencer - (IA) | 651.0 MWh | 2.5 k MMBtu | Kerosene |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #817 | Buena Vista County | 748.4 GWh | 5 |
| #783 | Cherokee County | 804.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1125 | Dickinson County | 361.0 GWh | 5 |
| #2075 | Emmet County | 2.1 GWh | 2 |
| #834 | Jackson County | 717.7 GWh | 17 |
| #470 | O'Brien County | 2.3 TWh | 3 |
| #886 | Osceola County | 622.0 GWh | 8 |
| #604 | Palo Alto County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
| #625 | Pocahontas County | 1.4 TWh | 4 |
| #786 | Sac County | 795.7 GWh | 2 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Clay County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Spencer, IA | 1.1 TWh | 3 |