Summary of Electricity Activity in O'Brien County, IA
Summary of O'Brien County, IA Generation
O'Brien County, IA is ranked #450 out of 2,164 U.S. counties nationwide and #8 out of 78 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 2.5 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 9.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in O'Brien County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
2.5 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#40 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#2 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for O'Brien County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #8 / 78 | #450 / 2164 | 2.52 TWh | 9.25 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #2 / 52 | #40 / 519 | 2.52 TWh | 9.25 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in O'Brien County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Wind Project (IA) | MidAmerican Energy Co | 1.6 TWh | 6.0 M MMBtu | Wind |
| O'Brien Wind | MidAmerican Energy Co | 875.9 GWh | 3.2 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Primghar | City of Primghar - (IA) | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #811 | Buena Vista County | 748.4 GWh | 5 |
| #763 | Cherokee County | 831.7 GWh | 1 |
| #695 | Clay County | 1.1 TWh | 3 |
| #1110 | Dickinson County | 361.0 GWh | 5 |
| #537 | Ida County | 1.8 TWh | 2 |
| #857 | Jackson County | 658.3 GWh | 17 |
| #2154 | Lyon County | 13.0 MWh | 1 |
| #518 | Nobles County | 1.9 TWh | 11 |
| #876 | Osceola County | 627.2 GWh | 8 |
| #791 | Plymouth County | 778.2 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in O'Brien County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Primghar, IA | 2.5 TWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025