Webster City
501 Union Street, Webster City, IA 50595Plant Summary Information
Webster City is ranked #14 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Webster City is comprised of 1 generator and generated 96.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Webster City |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Webster City - (IA) |
| Location | Hamilton County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1972 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 383.2 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,330 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #609 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #203 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Webster City
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Webster City
Webster City Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Webster City (1198) |
| Plant Address | 501 Union Street, Webster City, IA 50595 |
| Utility | City of Webster City - (IA) (20259) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.47102, -93.81499 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 383.2 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | City of Webster City |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Webster City - (IA) (20259) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating April 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| 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 |
Webster City Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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