La Porte
305 Locust St, La Porte City, IA 50651Plant Summary Information
La Porte is ranked #25 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
La Porte is comprised of 3 generators and generated 40.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | La Porte |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | La Porte City Utilities |
| Location | Black Hawk County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 162.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,592 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #749 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #216 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for La Porte
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for La Porte
La Porte Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | La Porte (1156) |
| Plant Address | 305 Locust St, La Porte City, IA 50651 |
| Utility | La Porte City Utilities (10542) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.3159, -92.1928 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 162.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
Generator 3A Details Standby December 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.VIN_ALA_P |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 4A Details Standby December 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.VIN_ALA_P |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Standby July 2013
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.VIN ALA p |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
La Porte Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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