River Hills
105 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309Plant Summary Information
River Hills is ranked #31 out of 51 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
River Hills is comprised of 8 generators and generated 264.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | River Hills |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Polk County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 40.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,320 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,855 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #190 out of 281 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 51 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for River Hills
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River Hills Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | River Hills (1084) |
| Plant Address | 105 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.59022, -93.6195 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.RHILLS14&58 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.RHILLS14&58 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.RHILLS14&58 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.RHILLS14&58 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.RHILLS14&58 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.RHILLS14&58 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating October 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating April 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating April 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
River Hills Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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