Summary of Electricity Activity in Howard County, IA
Summary of Howard County, IA Generation
Howard County, IA is ranked #956 out of 2,200 U.S. counties nationwide and #44 out of 77 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 539.3 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Howard County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
539.3 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#277 /521 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#35 /51 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Howard County, IA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Howard County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #44 / 77 | #956 / 2200 | 539.32 GWh | 1.97 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #35 / 51 | #277 / 521 | 539.31 GWh | 1.97 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #50 / 54 | #703 / 742 | 6.86 MWh | 120 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Howard County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 284.0 GWh | 1.1 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Madison Gas & Electric Co | 255.3 GWh | 914.8 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Alliant SBD 9206 Donaldson | Industrial Energy Applications Inc | 6.9 MWh | 120 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1374 | Bremer County | 174.4 GWh | 6 |
| #881 | Chickasaw County | 645.9 GWh | 2 |
| #1532 | Fillmore County | 95.4 GWh | 7 |
| #1251 | Floyd County | 270.3 GWh | 3 |
| #2048 | Houston County | 3.8 GWh | 2 |
| #596 | Mitchell County | 1.5 TWh | 7 |
| #511 | Mower County | 2.0 TWh | 11 |
| #1209 | Olmsted County | 301.4 GWh | 21 |
| #2019 | Winneshiek County | 4.6 GWh | 3 |
| #898 | Worth County | 617.4 GWh | 7 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Howard County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #166 | Cresco, IA | 6.9 MWh | 1 |
| #64 | Lime Springs, IA | 255.3 GWh | 1 |
| #60 | Riceville, IA | 284.8 GWh | 2 |