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43.4 MW Natural Gas operating in Black Hawk, IA — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
43.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
1968
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.5123, -92.4763
County
Black Hawk, IA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Cedar Falls Utilities | Cedar Falls Utilities | — |
| Owner(s) | Cedar Falls Utilities | Cedar Falls Utilities | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Gas Turbine (IA) power plant is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is owned and operated by Cedar Falls Utilities. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, employing natural gas-fired combustion turbine technology. Commissioned in 1968, the facility has a total capacity of 43.4 MW distributed across two generators. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority.
In the most recent year for which data is available, the Gas Turbine (IA) plant generated 690 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 0.2%. The plant is ranked as the 17th largest in Iowa out of 37 facilities and holds a national ranking of 1166 out of 1963 power plants. The plant's operations and related news have been covered in approximately 10 news articles, with a majority focusing on industry-related topics and a smaller portion addressing regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
56 MWh
Latest Month
690 MWh
Annual Generation
0.2%
Capacity Factor
2013
$965/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $41.9M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
MEC.CFU
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Load Zone
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility