Query
Louisa
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Louisa
State
LA
Generated
2026-10-10T12:27:11.959Z

Briefing on Louisa

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 10, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
812 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1983
Operating since
1
Generators
63.8%
Capacity factor
4534 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Louisa is a 812 MW Conventional Steam Coal asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.

Louisa is reported in Iowa since 1983 under Central Iowa Power. Available operating and financial measures include 63.8% capacity factor and 4534 GWh annual generation; $1337/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Louisa, Iowa
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal
Owner / parent
Central Iowa Power
Operator
MidAmerican Energy Co
Grid
MISO (Midcontinent)
Plant ID
6664

What stands out

1

Louisa is a 812 MW Conventional Steam Coal asset in Iowa with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 63.8% capacity factor and 4534 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $34.9/MWh OpEx, $1337/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

ISO / market
MISO (Midcontinent)
Balancing authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
NERC region
MRO
State rank
#2 of 8
National rank
#47 of 100

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.