West Diesel Generation Unit

400 SE Railroad Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574

Plant Summary Information

West Diesel Generation Unit is ranked #86 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

West Diesel Generation Unit is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	West Diesel Generation Unit
Utility Name	City of Pocahontas - (IA)
Location	Pocahontas County, IA
Initial Operation Date	June 2006
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	4.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	72 MMBtu
Ranked #13,048 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,183 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #279 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #86 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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West Diesel Generation Unit Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	West Diesel Generation Unit (56517)
Plant Address	400 SE Railroad Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Utility	City of Pocahontas - (IA) (15180)
Latitude, Longitude	42.73029, -94.66439
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2006 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	June 2006
Annual Generation	4.0 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	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Pocahontas - (IA) (15180) IA
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator East Details Standby June 2006

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.9 MW
Winter Capacity	1.9 MW
Minimum Load	1.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 2006
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

Generator West Details Standby June 2006

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.9 MW
Winter Capacity	1.9 MW
Minimum Load	1.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 2006
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

West Diesel Generation Unit Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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