Summary of Electricity Activity in Union County, IA
Summary of Union County, IA Generation
Union County, IA is ranked #695 out of 2,116 U.S. counties nationwide and #29 out of 75 Iowa counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 959.4 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Union County, IA
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
869.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#174 /517 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#20 /52 Iowa Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Union County, IA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #29 / 75 | #695 / 2116 | 959.35 GWh | 3.94 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #20 / 52 | #174 / 517 | 869.19 GWh | 3.15 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #9 / 32 | #576 / 927 | 72.08 GWh | 728.42 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #6 / 18 | #683 / 1128 | 18.08 GWh | 61.70 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #51 / 52 | #721 / 730 | 1.90 MWh | 41 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Union County, IA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Wind Farm | MidAmerican Energy Co | 869.2 GWh | 3.2 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Summit Lake | Central Iowa Power Cooperative | 72.1 GWh | 728.5 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Creston Solar (50 MW) | Interstate Power and Light Co | 18.1 GWh | 61.7 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Creston School Customer Hosted Solar | Interstate Power and Light Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #325 | Adair County | 4.0 TWh | 18 |
| #932 | Adams County | 522.1 GWh | 4 |
| #536 | Cass County | 1.7 TWh | 6 |
| #2073 | Decatur County | 135.0 MWh | 1 |
| #742 | Guthrie County | 846.1 GWh | 3 |
| #1125 | Madison County | 322.4 GWh | 2 |
| #2106 | Montgomery County | 13.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2081 | Page County | 78.0 MWh | 1 |
| #1086 | Taylor County | 354.6 GWh | 4 |
| # | Warren County | -303.0 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jan 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Union County, IA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Creston, IA | 959.4 GWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jan 2025