Intrepid

506 West 2nd, Schaller, IA 51053

Plant Summary Information

Intrepid is ranked #47 out of 281 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Intrepid generated 145.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Intrepid
Utility Name	MidAmerican Energy Co
Location	Buena Vista County, IA
Initial Operation Date	December 2004
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	549.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,255 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #327 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #47 out of 281 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #35 out of 125 Iowa Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Intrepid (56251)
Plant Address	506 West 2nd, Schaller, IA 51053
Utility	MidAmerican Energy Co (12341)
Latitude, Longitude	42.5539, -95.3283
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2004 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 2004
Annual Generation	549.4 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	MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MEC.CLIPR1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MEC.CLIPR1
Nameplate Capacity	160.5 MW
Summer Capacity	160.5 MW
Winter Capacity	160.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	107
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	107
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	1.5-82.5
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	213

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	15
Planned New Prime Mover	WT
Planned Energy Source	WND
Planned New Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Planned Repower	January 2025
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	15
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Predominant Turbine Model Number	MWT-1000A
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	197

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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