Emery Station
11295 230th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428Plant Summary Information
Emery Station is ranked #5 out of 284 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Emery Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 947.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Emery Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Cerro Gordo County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #458 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #278 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Emery Station
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Emery Station
Emery Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Emery Station (8031) |
| Plant Address | 11295 230th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.094, -93.29222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2004 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| 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 | Municipality/Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| 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 |
NORTHERN BORDER P L CO NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G821 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.CC.EMERY1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.CC.EMERY1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 148.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G821 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.CC.EMERY2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.CC.EMERY2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 148.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G821 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 256 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 242.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 247.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 63 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Emery Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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