Preston (IA)
22 West Gillet Street, Preston, IA 52069Plant Summary Information
Preston (IA) is ranked #48 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Preston (IA) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Preston (IA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Preston - (IA) |
| Location | Jackson County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 410 MMBtu |
| Ranked #13,001 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,178 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #266 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 85.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.9% |
| Previous Operator |
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Monthly Net Generation for Preston (IA)
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Preston (IA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Preston (IA) (1176) |
| Plant Address | 22 West Gillet Street, Preston, IA 52069 |
| Utility | City of Preston - (IA) (15349) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.0507, -90.3942 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 9.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 85.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.9% |
| 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 Preston (15349) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1980
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 2020
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Preston (IA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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