Crane Creek Wind Energy Center
E.of Addison S. of 50th St, Riceville, IA 50466Plant Summary Information
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center is ranked #57 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center generated 80.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Crane Creek Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Public Service Corp |
| Location | Howard County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 284.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,108 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #630 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #57 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crane Creek Wind Energy Center
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Crane Creek Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crane Creek Wind Energy Center (56831) |
| Plant Address | E.of Addison S. of 50th St, Riceville, IA 50466 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.39778, -92.47361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 284.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dairyland Power Coop (4716) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.CRANECREEK |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.CRANECREEK |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 99 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 66 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 66 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #620 | Pacific Wind LLC | Rosamond, CA | 294.7 GWh |
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| #622 | Tuscola Wind II LLC | Reese, MI | 292.9 GWh |
| #623 | Shiloh IV Wind Project LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 292.8 GWh |
| #624 | Meadow Creek Project Company | Idaho Falls, ID | 292.3 GWh |
| #625 | West Camp Wind Farm | Heber, AZ | 292.2 GWh |
| #626 | Breckinridge Wind Project LLC | Enid, OK | 291.5 GWh |
| #627 | Arbuckle Mountain Wind Farm LLC | Davis, OK | 291.5 GWh |
| #628 | Big Level Wind | Hector Township, PA | 289.7 GWh |
| #629 | Lone Tree Wind, LLC | Tiskilwa, IL | 285.4 GWh |
| #631 | Pinyon Pine I | Mojave, CA | 283.1 GWh |
| #632 | Beethoven Wind | Tripp, SD | 282.3 GWh |
| #633 | Shiloh III Wind Project LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 282.0 GWh |
| #634 | NedPower Mount Storm | Mount Storm, WV | 281.1 GWh |
| #635 | Stanton Wind Energy LLC | Lenorah, TX | 279.9 GWh |
| #636 | Stillwater Wind, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 279.9 GWh |
| #637 | Kossuth County Wind | Lu Verne, IA | 278.9 GWh |
| #638 | Marshall Wind Farm | Frankfort, KS | 277.1 GWh |
| #639 | Sagebrush Power Partners | Ellensburg, WA | 277.0 GWh |
| #640 | Deerfield Wind Energy 2 | Port Hope, MI | 275.8 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Crane Creek Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 10.2 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Alliant SBD 9206 Donaldson | Cresco, IA | 6.9 MWh | 17.2 mi |
| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 4.0 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Chickasaw Wind Farm | New Hampton, IA | 641.2 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Douglas (IA) | Riceville, IA | 804.0 MWh | 6.6 mi |
| Fillmore County Solar Project | Spring Valley, MN | 81.8 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 378.7 GWh | 25 mi |
| Grand Meadow (PV) | Grand Meadow, MN | 425.0 MWh | 18.8 mi |
| Little Cedar | Little Cedar, IA | 65.0 MWh | 13.1 mi |
| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 91.7 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Maple City | Osage Township, IA | 3.0 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| Merl Parr | Charles City, IA | 2.6 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 334.0 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| New Hampton | New Hampton, IA | 920.0 MWh | 24 mi |
| Osage (IA) | Osage, IA | 5.5 GWh | 18.8 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 841.7 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 303.3 GWh | 21.4 mi |
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Lime Springs, IA | 258.4 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 227.4 MWh | 20.4 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 703.1 GWh | 18.5 mi |