Query
University of Iowa Main Power Plant
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
University of Iowa Main Power Plant
State
IA
Generated
2026-10-10T15:01:42.283Z

Briefing on University of Iowa Main Power Plant

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 10, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
41 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1974
Operating since
8
Generators
0.0%
Capacity factor
0 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

University of Iowa Main Power Plant is a 41 MW Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.

University of Iowa Main Power Plant is reported in Iowa since 1974 under University of Iowa. Available operating and financial measures include 0.0% capacity factor and 0 GWh annual generation; $765/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Johnson, Iowa
Technology
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Owner / parent
University of Iowa
Operator
University of Iowa
Grid
MISO (Midcontinent)
Plant ID
54775

What stands out

1

University of Iowa Main Power Plant is a 41 MW Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine asset in Iowa with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 0.0% capacity factor and 0 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $765/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “UI, energy collaborative settle dispute over alleged breach of contract. What to know” (Iowa City Press-Citizen, 2025-07-02).

Market and operating context

ISO / market
MISO (Midcontinent)
Balancing authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
NERC region
MRO
State rank
#19 of 37
National rank
#1216 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.