Query
Iowa State University
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Iowa State University
State
IA
Generated
2026-10-18T23:28:11.819Z

Briefing on Iowa State University

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 18, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
40 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1970
Operating since
3
Generators
23.3%
Capacity factor
81 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Iowa State University is a 40 MW Natural Gas Steam Turbine asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.

Iowa State University is reported in Iowa since 1970 under Iowa State University. Available operating and financial measures include 23.3% capacity factor and 81 GWh annual generation; $965/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Story, Iowa
Technology
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Owner / parent
Iowa State University
Operator
Iowa State University
Grid
MISO (Midcontinent)
Plant ID
54201

What stands out

1

Iowa State University is a 40 MW Natural Gas Steam Turbine asset in Iowa with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 23.3% capacity factor and 81 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $965/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Iowa State University researchers work to build new batteries for energy storage” (News From The States, 2026-02-06).

Market and operating context

ISO / market
MISO (Midcontinent)
Balancing authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
NERC region
MRO
State rank
#21 of 37
National rank
#1220 of 2,025

Why it matters

For this asset in MISO (Midcontinent), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.