Summary of Electricity Activity in Palo Alto County, IA
Summary of Palo Alto County, IA Generation
Palo Alto County, IA is ranked #560 out of 2,087 U.S. counties nationwide and #16 out of 74 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.6 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Palo Alto County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
1.6 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#90 /509 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#9 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Palo Alto County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #16 / 74 | #560 / 2087 | 1.62 TWh | 5.56 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #9 / 52 | #90 / 509 | 1.62 TWh | 5.55 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #27 / 52 | #477 / 762 | 332.78 MWh | 6.01 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Palo Alto County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Wind Farm | MidAmerican Energy Co | 1.5 TWh | 5.3 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Crosswind Energy Project | Crosswind Energy Project | 73.1 GWh | 288.6 k MMBtu | Wind |
| West Bend | City of West Bend | 226.3 MWh | 4.7 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Graettinger | City of Graettinger - (IA) | 106.5 MWh | 1.3 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #708 | Buena Vista County | 980.6 GWh | 5 |
| #660 | Clay County | 1.2 TWh | 3 |
| #943 | Dickinson County | 517.7 GWh | 5 |
| #1940 | Emmet County | 3.6 GWh | 2 |
| #554 | Hancock County | 1.7 TWh | 3 |
| #774 | Jackson County | 824.2 GWh | 17 |
| #551 | Kossuth County | 1.7 TWh | 9 |
| #723 | Martin County | 936.9 GWh | 9 |
| #425 | O'Brien County | 2.8 TWh | 3 |
| #587 | Pocahontas County | 1.5 TWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Feb 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Palo Alto County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.5 TWh | 1 |
| #141 | Graettinger, IA | 106.5 MWh | 1 |
| #78 | Ruthven, IA | 73.1 GWh | 1 |
| #134 | West Bend, IA | 226.3 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Feb 2024