Golden Plains
2209 460th St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424Plant Summary Information
Golden Plains is ranked #32 out of 281 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Golden Plains generated 233.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Golden Plains |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Winnebago County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 752.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #942 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 281 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 125 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Golden Plains
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Golden Plains Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Golden Plains (62081) |
| Plant Address | 2209 460th St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.43064, -94.01641 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2020 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 752.8 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 | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.GOLDENPLN |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.GOLDENPLN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 199.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 199.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 82 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 82 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295 |
Golden Plains Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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