Summary of Electricity Activity in Taylor County, IA
Summary of Taylor County, IA Generation
Taylor County, IA is ranked #1,145 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #48 out of 77 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 339.9 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Taylor County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
339.8 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#329 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#40 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Taylor County, IA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Taylor County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #48 / 77 | #1145 / 2167 | 339.88 GWh | 1.27 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #40 / 52 | #329 / 519 | 339.84 GWh | 1.27 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #38 / 53 | #625 / 736 | 39.00 MWh | 551 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Taylor County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contrail Wind Farm | MidAmerican Energy Co | 326.5 GWh | 1.2 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Birch | Birch Power LLC | 6.9 GWh | 25.3 k MMBtu | Wind |
| August Wind Farm | August Wind Energy, LLC | 6.5 GWh | 24.3 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Lenox | City of Lenox - (IA) | 39.0 MWh | 551 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #327 | Adair County | 4.0 TWh | 18 |
| #880 | Adams County | 630.4 GWh | 4 |
| #469 | Atchison County | 2.3 TWh | 6 |
| #590 | Cass County | 1.6 TWh | 6 |
| #2138 | Decatur County | 86.0 MWh | 1 |
| #1312 | Gentry County | 194.9 GWh | 3 |
| #2162 | Montgomery County | 7.0 MWh | 1 |
| #597 | Nodaway County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
| #1449 | Page County | 116.8 GWh | 2 |
| #730 | Union County | 961.1 GWh | 4 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Taylor County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #56 | Bedford, IA | 326.5 GWh | 1 |
| #99 | Clearfield, IA | 13.3 GWh | 2 |
| #48 | Lenox, IA | 474.5 GWh | 2 |