Lenox
205 South Main, Lenox, IA 50851Plant Summary Information
Lenox is ranked #44 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lenox is comprised of 5 generators and generated 13.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lenox |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Lenox - (IA) |
| Location | Taylor County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 55.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 771 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,815 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #940 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #236 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lenox
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Lenox Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lenox (1158) |
| Plant Address | 205 South Main, Lenox, IA 50851 |
| Utility | City of Lenox - (IA) (10908) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.88, -94.5589 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 55.0 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Lenox - (IA) (10908) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby September 1948
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.ALTW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.ALTW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1948 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Standby March 1965
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.ALTW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.ALTW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1965 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Standby March 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.ALTW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.ALTW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1966 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Standby October 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.ALTW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.ALTW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2001 |
| 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 |
Generator 5 Details Standby February 2016
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.ALTW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.ALTW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2016 |
| 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 |
Lenox Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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