West Liberty
105 West Second Street, West Liberty, IA 52776Plant Summary Information
West Liberty is ranked #19 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Liberty is comprised of 3 generators and generated 58.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | West Liberty |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of West Liberty - (IA) |
| Location | Muscatine County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1974 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 234.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,507 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #680 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #209 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for West Liberty
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West Liberty Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Liberty (1200) |
| Plant Address | 105 West Second Street, West Liberty, IA 52776 |
| Utility | City of West Liberty - (IA) (20380) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.56913, -91.26405 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 234.0 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 Water System |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of West Liberty - (IA) (20380) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby February 1982
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.WLBRWEST |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.WLBRWEST |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Standby May 2004
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.WLBRWEST |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.WLBRWEST |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Standby May 2004
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.WLBRWEST |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.WLBRWEST |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
West Liberty Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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