Summary of Electricity Activity in Howard County, IA
Summary of Howard County, IA Generation
Howard County, IA is ranked #894 out of 2,116 U.S. counties nationwide and #43 out of 75 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 574.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Howard County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
574.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#257 /517 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#33 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Howard County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #43 / 75 | #894 / 2116 | 574.73 GWh | 2.12 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #33 / 52 | #257 / 517 | 574.73 GWh | 2.12 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #49 / 52 | #709 / 730 | 3.92 MWh | 65 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Howard County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Madison Gas & Electric Co | 292.5 GWh | 1.1 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 282.2 GWh | 1.0 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Alliant SBD 9206 Donaldson | Industrial Energy Applications Inc | 3.9 MWh | 65 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1419 | Bremer County | 103.9 GWh | 5 |
| #837 | Chickasaw County | 647.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1774 | Fillmore County | 17.3 GWh | 7 |
| #1185 | Floyd County | 259.0 GWh | 3 |
| #1964 | Houston County | 4.0 GWh | 2 |
| #547 | Mitchell County | 1.7 TWh | 5 |
| #500 | Mower County | 2.0 TWh | 10 |
| #1156 | Olmsted County | 285.5 GWh | 19 |
| #2107 | Winneshiek County | 10.0 MWh | 2 |
| #832 | Worth County | 651.7 GWh | 7 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jan 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Howard County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #164 | Cresco, IA | 3.9 MWh | 1 |
| #59 | Lime Springs, IA | 292.5 GWh | 1 |
| #60 | Riceville, IA | 282.2 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jan 2025