Earl F Wisdom
3365 165 Ave, Spencer, IA 51301Plant Summary Information
Earl F Wisdom is ranked #27 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Earl F Wisdom is comprised of 2 generators and generated 298.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Earl F Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Corn Belt Power Coop |
| Location | Clay County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1960 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 95.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,777 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,710 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #167 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Earl F Wisdom
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Earl F Wisdom Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Earl F Wisdom (1217) |
| Plant Address | 3365 165 Ave, Spencer, IA 51301 |
| Utility | Corn Belt Power Coop (4363) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.1606, -95.2569 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.9% |
| 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Corn Belt Power Coop (4363) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1960
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWISDOMCBUNWISDOM_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.WISDOM1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 37.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 38 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 37.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 38 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEWISDOMCBUNWISDOM_2_BEPM_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.WISDOM2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 78 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 76 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Earl F Wisdom Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Electric Power Coop | 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Corn Belt Power Coop | 1300 13th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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