Summary of Electricity Activity in Winnebago County, IA
Summary of Winnebago County, IA Generation
Winnebago County, IA is ranked #693 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #24 out of 77 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 4.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| 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
1.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#154 /518 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#16 /51 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 | #24 / 77 | #693 / 2193 | 1.11 TWh | 4.32 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #16 / 51 | #154 / 518 | 1.07 TWh | 3.89 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #2 / 2 | #73 / 239 | 31.66 GWh | 402.18 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #14 / 24 | #1081 / 1317 | 4.62 GWh | 16.26 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #12 / 54 | #394 / 741 | 491.00 MWh | 4.67 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Winnebago County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains | Interstate Power and Light Co | 782.4 GWh | 2.8 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Crystal Lake 3 LLC | Crystal Lake 3 LLC | 230.8 GWh | 841.8 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Winnebago Wind Power Project | Avangrid Power LLC | 61.3 GWh | 227.2 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Lake Mills Gas Recovery | WM Renewable Energy LLC | 31.7 GWh | 402.2 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| Forest City Solar | Green Street Power Partners | 4.6 GWh | 16.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Forest City Light Plant | City of Forest City- (IA) | 392.0 MWh | 3.6 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Lake Mills | City of Lake Mills - (IA) | 99.0 MWh | 1.1 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #428 | Cerro Gordo County | 2.7 TWh | 7 |
| #2131 | Emmet County | 573.0 MWh | 2 |
| #1578 | Faribault County | 77.4 GWh | 6 |
| #692 | Freeborn County | 1.1 TWh | 7 |
| #594 | Hancock County | 1.5 TWh | 3 |
| #608 | Kossuth County | 1.5 TWh | 9 |
| #836 | Martin County | 697.7 GWh | 9 |
| #1629 | Waseca County | 60.7 GWh | 21 |
| #890 | Worth County | 617.4 GWh | 7 |
| - | Wright County | 0.0 Wh | 2 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Winnebago County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Buffalo Center, IA | 782.4 GWh | 1 |
| #79 | Forest City, IA | 66.3 GWh | 3 |
| #88 | Lake Mills, IA | 31.8 GWh | 2 |