Greater Des Moines
4401A Carlisle Rd., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327Plant Summary Information
Greater Des Moines is ranked #5 out of 279 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Greater Des Moines is comprised of 3 generators and generated 449.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Greater Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Polk County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #491 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #301 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Greater Des Moines
Greater Des Moines Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Greater Des Moines (7985) |
| Plant Address | 4401A Carlisle Rd., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.5563, -93.5283 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2003 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 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 |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CC.GDM1&2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CC.GDM1&2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 190.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 159.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 197.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CC.GDM1&2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CC.GDM1& 2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 190.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 163.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating December 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CC.GDM1&2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CC.GDM1&2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 181 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 190 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Greater Des Moines Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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