Summary of Electricity Activity in Winnebago County, IA
Summary of Winnebago County, IA Generation
Winnebago County, IA is ranked #702 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #25 out of 77 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 4.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 7 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Winnebago County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
1.0 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#157 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#16 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Winnebago County, IA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Winnebago County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #25 / 77 | #702 / 2165 | 1.06 TWh | 4.18 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #16 / 52 | #157 / 519 | 1.03 TWh | 3.84 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #2 / 2 | #103 / 236 | 24.80 GWh | 316.52 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #12 / 23 | #990 / 1247 | 5.12 GWh | 18.02 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #17 / 53 | #436 / 729 | 263.00 MWh | 2.77 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Winnebago County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains | Interstate Power and Light Co | 736.8 GWh | 2.7 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Crystal Lake 3 LLC | Crystal Lake 3 LLC | 236.6 GWh | 887.0 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Winnebago Wind Power Project | Avangrid Power LLC | 59.3 GWh | 217.1 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Lake Mills Gas Recovery | WM Renewable Energy LLC | 24.8 GWh | 316.5 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| Forest City Solar | Butter Solar, LLC | 5.1 GWh | 18.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Forest City Light Plant | City of Forest City- (IA) | 225.0 MWh | 2.4 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Lake Mills | City of Lake Mills | 38.0 MWh | 324 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #419 | Cerro Gordo County | 2.8 TWh | 6 |
| #2073 | Emmet County | 2.1 GWh | 2 |
| #1544 | Faribault County | 78.2 GWh | 6 |
| #677 | Freeborn County | 1.1 TWh | 6 |
| #582 | Hancock County | 1.6 TWh | 3 |
| #606 | Kossuth County | 1.5 TWh | 9 |
| #833 | Martin County | 717.1 GWh | 9 |
| #1609 | Waseca County | 58.7 GWh | 21 |
| #877 | Worth County | 633.8 GWh | 7 |
| - | Wright County | 0.0 Wh | 2 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Winnebago County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Buffalo Center, IA | 736.8 GWh | 1 |
| #78 | Forest City, IA | 64.7 GWh | 3 |
| #90 | Lake Mills, IA | 24.8 GWh | 2 |