Franklin County Wind Farm
583 Nuthatch Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126Plant Summary Information
Franklin County Wind Farm is ranked #56 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Franklin County Wind Farm generated 94.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Franklin County Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Franklin County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 301.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,033 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #612 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #56 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Franklin County Wind LLC (2013 to 2016) Interstate Power and Light Co (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Franklin County Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Franklin County Wind Farm
Franklin County Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Franklin County Wind Farm (57844) |
| Plant Address | 583 Nuthatch Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.60674, -93.33645 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 301.9 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FRNKLNCO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FRNKLNCO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 99 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 60 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 60 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Franklin County Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #602 | Bluestone Wind, LLC | Sanford, NY | 307.5 GWh |
| #603 | Mehoopany Wind Energy LLC | Noxen, PA | 307.0 GWh |
| #604 | Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm | Union, OR | 305.8 GWh |
| #605 | Shady Oaks Wind 2 | Compton, IL | 305.2 GWh |
| #606 | Wellsburg Wind Project | Wellsburg, IA | 304.8 GWh |
| #607 | Palouse | Oakesdale, WA | 303.4 GWh |
| #608 | Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 303.3 GWh |
| #609 | Baron Winds Farm | Cohocton, NY | 302.4 GWh |
| #610 | Shady Oaks Wind Farm | Compton, IL | 302.3 GWh |
| #611 | Twin Buttes II Wind | Lamar, CO | 301.9 GWh |
| #613 | Northwest Ohio Wind | Haviland, OH | 301.8 GWh |
| #614 | Penascal II Wind Project LLC | Sarita, TX | 299.8 GWh |
| #615 | Pontotoc Wind | Roff, OK | 298.7 GWh |
| #616 | Green Pastures Wind II | Seymour, TX | 298.1 GWh |
| #617 | Leaning Juniper Wind Power II | Arlington, OR | 296.5 GWh |
| #618 | Origin Wind | Hennepin, OK | 295.7 GWh |
| #619 | Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 295.1 GWh |
| #620 | Pacific Wind LLC | Rosamond, CA | 294.7 GWh |
| #621 | Flat Ridge 5 | Harper, KS | 294.0 GWh |
| #622 | Tuscola Wind II LLC | Reese, MI | 292.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Franklin County Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century | Blairsburg, IA | 608.9 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Cerro Gordo Wind Farm | Union, IA | 170.4 GWh | 32 mi |
| Dike City Power Plant | Dike, IA | 4.0 MWh | 37.5 mi |
| Emery Station | Clear Lake, IA | 2.4 TWh | 33.7 mi |
| FPL Energy Story Wind LLC | Zearing, IA | 570.8 GWh | 34.9 mi |
| Franklin County Solar | Hampton, IA | 13.2 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Garden Wind LLC | Zearing, IA | 328.3 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Grundy Center City Light Plant | Grundy Center, IA | 109.0 MWh | 33.3 mi |
| Hancock County Wind Energy Center | Garner, IA | 248.1 GWh | 34.2 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 167.8 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Ivester Wind Farm | Wellsburg, IA | 324.8 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Leonardo Wind 1 LLC | Alden, IA | 8.7 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| POET Biorefining - Jewell | Jewell, IA | 11.2 GWh | 25.4 mi |
| Rockford | Rockford, IA | 6.0 MWh | 36.4 mi |
| Story City | Story City, IA | 315.0 MWh | 32 mi |
| Story City Wind Project | Story City, IA | 5.2 GWh | 30.6 mi |
| Webster City | Webster City, IA | 383.2 MWh | 26.1 mi |
| Wellsburg Wind Project | Wellsburg, IA | 304.8 GWh | 24 mi |
| Whispering Willow North | Latimer, IA | 721.4 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East | Iowa Falls, IA | 404.6 GWh | 6.8 mi |