Summary of Electricity Activity in Des Moines, IA
Summary of Des Moines, IA Generation
Des Moines, IA is ranked #4,887 out of 5,784 U.S. cities nationwide and #119 out of 171 Iowa cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 268.8 MWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 173.2 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 72 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 182 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Des Moines, IA
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
3.3 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#1,223 /1,479 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#24 /39 Iowa Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #119 / 171 | #4887 / 5784 | 3.30 GWh | 173.16 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #24 / 39 | #1223 / 1479 | 3.29 GWh | 147.01 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #53 / 78 | #895 / 1040 | 19.00 MWh | 285 MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Des Moines, IA
Power Plants in Des Moines, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines | Archer Daniels Midland Co | 1.9 GWh | 132.1 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| River Hills | MidAmerican Energy Co | 1.3 GWh | 40.0 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac | Des Moines Metro WRF | 70.6 MWh | 817 MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Anderson Erickson | Anderson Erickson Dairy | 19.0 MWh | 285 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Iowa Methodist Medical Center | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1372 | Ames | 405.3 GWh | 8 |
| #3589 | Huxley | 16.5 GWh | 2 |
| #5484 | Indianola | 446.0 MWh | 1 |
| #3979 | Johnston | 9.5 GWh | 1 |
| #5730 | Knoxville | 14.0 MWh | 2 |
| #2492 | Mitchellville | 80.3 GWh | 1 |
| #2769 | Nevada | 49.6 GWh | 6 |
| #5440 | Perry | 739.0 MWh | 1 |
| #496 | Pleasant Hill | 2.2 TWh | 2 |
| #5695 | Winterset | 35.0 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025