Lime Creek
24510 Orchid Ave, Mason City, IA 50401Plant Summary Information
Lime Creek is ranked #7 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lime Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 747.4 MWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Lime Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Cerro Gordo County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1991 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,087 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #472 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #195 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lime Creek
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Lime Creek
Lime Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lime Creek (7155) |
| Plant Address | 24510 Orchid Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.2481, -93.205 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 GWh |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1991
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.LIMEC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.LIMEC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 35.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1991 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1991
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.LIMEC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.LIMEC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 35.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1991 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Lime Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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