Old Gold Energy Center, LLC
4119 Evergreen Ave, Joice, IA 50446Plant Summary Information
Old Gold Energy Center, LLC is ranked #79 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Old Gold Energy Center, LLC generated 15.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Old Gold Energy Center, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Old Gold Energy Center, LLC |
| Location | Worth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 57.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 222.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,034 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #994 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #79 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Northern Iowa Windpower LLC (2013 to 2018) Black Hills Electric Generation LLC (2019 to 2022) Old Gold Energy Center, LLC (2023 to 2025) |
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Old Gold Energy Center, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Old Gold Energy Center, LLC (55804) |
| Plant Address | 4119 Evergreen Ave, Joice, IA 50446 |
| Utility | Old Gold Energy Center, LLC (66075) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.3833, -93.4167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 57.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG23-18-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NM Details Operating October 2001
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2001 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | September 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 88 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 88 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | NEG-Micon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NM52/900 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 236 |
Old Gold Energy Center, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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