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695.9 MW Sub. Coal operating in Woodbury, IA — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
695.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1979
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.3006, -96.3617
County
Woodbury, IA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | MidAmerican Energy Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Bancroft Municipal Utilities, Cedar Falls Utilities, City of Algona - (IA), City of Coon Rapids, City of Graettinger - (IA), City of Laurens - (IA), City of Milford - (IA), City of Spencer - (IA), City of Webster City - (IA), Corn Belt Power Coop, Grundy Center Mun Light & Power, Interstate Power and Light Co, MidAmerican Energy Co, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Northwest Iowa Power Coop | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
George Neal South Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant in Iowa.
Read more on WikipediaGeorge Neal South is a 695.9 MW coal-fired power plant located in Woodbury County, Iowa. The plant began operating in 1979 and has one generator utilizing conventional steam coal technology with subbituminous (SUB) coal as its primary fuel. MidAmerican Energy Co. operates the facility, which is situated within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) NERC region. George Neal South ranks as the fourth largest of nine coal plants in Iowa, and 46th out of 75 coal plants nationally.
In the most recent year with available data, George Neal South generated 1,840,203 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 30.1%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1112.35 per kW, based on FERC filings. News reports related to the plant have covered topics such as hazards, industry trends, and 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
189.2K MWh
Latest Month
1.8M MWh
Annual Generation
30.1%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1908 lb/MWh
NOx
2 lb/MWh
SO₂
Steam turbine · Interstate Power and Light Company · Data from 2015–2024
$1,102/kW
Installed Cost
$7/kW
Annual CapEx
$65.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
George Neal South Substation · 345 kV
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Operator
MidAmerican Energy
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
MEC.NEALS 4
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-04-09
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ask pi about George Neal SouthMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
345.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
3 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.234 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.034 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
15.3%
Annual Net Gen
933 GWh
CO₂eq
1924 lb/MWh
Subregion
MRO West