Summary of Electricity Activity in Franklin County, IA
Summary of Franklin County, IA Generation
Franklin County, IA is ranked #615 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #20 out of 77 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Power Plants | 6 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Franklin County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
1.4 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#115 /518 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#10 /51 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Franklin County, IA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Franklin County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #20 / 77 | #615 / 2193 | 1.44 TWh | 5.31 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #10 / 51 | #115 / 518 | 1.43 TWh | 5.27 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #7 / 24 | #890 / 1317 | 13.16 GWh | 45.95 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Franklin County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Willow North | Interstate Power and Light Co | 719.1 GWh | 2.6 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East | Interstate Power and Light Co | 404.6 GWh | 1.5 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Franklin County Wind Farm | Interstate Power and Light Co | 301.9 GWh | 1.1 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Franklin County Solar | MidAmerican Energy Co | 13.2 GWh | 45.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Hampton Substation Energy Storage | Corn Belt Power Coop | -31.0 MWh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Alliant 1 Wind | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1359 | Bremer County | 174.4 GWh | 5 |
| #428 | Cerro Gordo County | 2.7 TWh | 7 |
| #1237 | Floyd County | 270.3 GWh | 3 |
| #882 | Grundy County | 627.9 GWh | 4 |
| #623 | Hamilton County | 1.4 TWh | 4 |
| #594 | Hancock County | 1.5 TWh | 3 |
| #1148 | Hardin County | 351.5 GWh | 3 |
| #588 | Mitchell County | 1.6 TWh | 7 |
| #890 | Worth County | 617.4 GWh | 7 |
| - | Wright County | 0.0 Wh | 2 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Franklin County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #98 | Hampton, IA | 13.1 GWh | 3 |
| #33 | Latimer, IA | 719.1 GWh | 1 |