Summary of Electricity Activity in Pocahontas County, IA
Summary of Pocahontas County, IA Generation
Pocahontas County, IA is ranked #618 out of 2,163 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 | 5.0 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Pocahontas County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
1.4 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#114 /517 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#11 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Pocahontas County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #20 / 77 | #618 / 2163 | 1.36 TWh | 5.04 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #11 / 52 | #114 / 517 | 1.36 TWh | 5.04 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #15 / 53 | #428 / 728 | 280.00 MWh | 3.80 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Pocahontas County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy Wind Farm | MidAmerican Energy Co | 976.6 GWh | 3.6 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Pocahontas Prairie Wind Farm | MidAmerican Energy Co | 382.0 GWh | 1.4 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Laurens | City of Laurens - (IA) | 257.0 MWh | 3.6 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| West Diesel Generation Unit | City of Pocahontas - (IA) | 23.0 MWh | 228 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #815 | Buena Vista County | 748.4 GWh | 5 |
| #770 | Cherokee County | 820.5 GWh | 1 |
| #693 | Clay County | 1.1 TWh | 3 |
| #2069 | Emmet County | 2.1 GWh | 2 |
| #533 | Ida County | 1.8 TWh | 2 |
| #602 | Kossuth County | 1.4 TWh | 9 |
| #592 | Palo Alto County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
| #777 | Sac County | 805.0 GWh | 2 |
| #706 | Webster County | 1.0 TWh | 5 |
| # | Wright County | 0.0 Wh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Pocahontas County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Fonda, IA | 976.6 GWh | 1 |
| #135 | Laurens, IA | 257.0 MWh | 1 |
| #156 | Pocahontas, IA | 23.0 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025