Upland Prairie
2810 11th Ave SW, Spencer, IA 51301Plant Summary Information
Upland Prairie is ranked #17 out of 274 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upland Prairie generated 308.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Upland Prairie |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Clay County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #720 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 274 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upland Prairie
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Upland Prairie Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upland Prairie (61564) |
| Plant Address | 2810 11th Ave SW, Spencer, IA 51301 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.20741, -95.3494 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2019 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2019
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.UPLANDPR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.UPLANDPR |
| Nameplate Capacity | 299.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 299.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 299.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 121 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 121 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295 |
Upland Prairie Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Milford | Milford, IA | 283.0 MWh | 13 mi |
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| Osceola Windpower II | Harris, IA | 191.7 GWh | 15.8 mi |
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