Burlington (IA)
4282 Sullivan Slough Road, Burlington, IA 52601Plant Summary Information
Burlington (IA) is ranked #17 out of 51 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Burlington (IA) is comprised of 5 generators and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Burlington (IA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Des Moines County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 371.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,285 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,370 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #123 out of 281 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 51 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Burlington (IA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Burlington (IA) (1104) |
| Plant Address | 4282 Sullivan Slough Road, Burlington, IA 52601 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7412, -91.11667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.BRLGTN5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.BRLGTN5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 212 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 142.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 142.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1968 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating May 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.BRLGTN 1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.BRLGTN 1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1994 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT4 Details Operating July 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.BRLGTN 4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.BRLGTN 4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1994 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating May 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.BRLGTN 2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.BRLGTN 2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1995 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating April 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.BRLGTN 3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.BRLGTN 3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1996 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Burlington (IA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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