Muscatine Plant #1
1700 Dick Drake Way, Muscatine, IA 52761Plant Summary Information
Muscatine Plant #1 is ranked #28 out of 274 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Muscatine Plant #1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 200.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Muscatine Plant #1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Board of Water Electric & Communications |
| Location | Muscatine County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1958 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 779.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #915 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 123 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 274 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 9 Iowa Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
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Muscatine Plant #1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Muscatine Plant #1 (1167) |
| Plant Address | 1700 Dick Drake Way, Muscatine, IA 52761 |
| Utility | Board of Water Electric & Communications (13143) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.3917, -91.0569 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 779.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Board of Water Electric & Communications (13143) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating April 1958
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPW.UNIT_7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPW.UNIT_9 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 8 Details Operating January 1969
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPW.UNIT_8 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPW.UNIT_9 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 68 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68 MW |
| Minimum Load | 36 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating April 1983
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MPW.UNIT_9 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MPW.UNIT_9 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 175.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 160.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 160.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Muscatine Plant #1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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