Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East
1598 70th Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126Plant Summary Information
Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East is ranked #46 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East generated 132.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Franklin County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 404.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,646 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #476 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East (56355) |
| Plant Address | 1598 70th Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.63051, -93.20639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 404.6 GWh |
| 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 | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.WHISPERWI |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.WHISPERWI |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 199.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 199.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 121 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 121 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 29.5 GWh | 35.7 mi |
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| Hancock County Wind Energy Center | Garner, IA | 247.7 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 167.8 GWh | 31.9 mi |
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| Story City Wind Project | Story City, IA | 5.2 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Webster City | Webster City, IA | 383.2 MWh | 32.9 mi |
| Wellsburg Wind Project | Wellsburg, IA | 304.8 GWh | 20.6 mi |
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