Polk, Iowa · Plant code 8029

Sycamore (IA)

Sycamore (IA) is a natural gas plant in Polk, Iowa. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

Primary fuel Natural Gas

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Total capacity 158 MW

Plant nameplate capacity.

Annual generation 9,531 MWh

Annual output from imported EIA and EPA records.

Capacity factor 1%

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Operations

Operations details

Sector Electric Utility

Utility, IPP, industrial, or commercial style ownership.

Status Operating

Current operating status in the imported records.

Online year 1,974

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Location Johnston, Iowa

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Emissions

Emissions details

CO2 0 tons

Annual plant-level total.

SO2 0 tons

Annual sulfur dioxide.

NOx 34 tons

Annual nitrogen oxides.

CO2 rate 0 lbs/MWh

Emission intensity, when available.

Fuel mix

Generation by fuel at the site.

Natural Gas 9,531 MWh · 100% of generation

Oil 0 MWh · 0% of generation

Ownership

Who owns the plant.

Owner MidAmerican Energy Co

100%

Generators

Generator-level detail

Generator	Technology	Fuel	Capacity	Status	Online
1	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Natural Gas	79 MW	Operating	1,974
2	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Natural Gas	79 MW	Operating	1,974

Generation trend

Monthly output pattern

547 MWh

Jan

252 MWh

Feb

0 MWh

Mar

258 MWh

Apr

528 MWh

May

253 MWh

Jun

5,176 MWh

Jul

2,044 MWh

Aug

195 MWh

Sep

0 MWh

Oct

29 MWh

Nov

249 MWh

Dec

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Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines

Natural Gas

Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines is a natural gas plant in Polk, Iowa. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

8 MW 1,872 MWh 3,844 tons CO2

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River Hills

Natural Gas

River Hills is a natural gas plant in Polk, Iowa. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

128 MW 1,343 MWh 2,394 tons CO2

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Anderson Erickson

Oil

Anderson Erickson is a oil plant in Polk, Iowa. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

2 MW 19 MWh 33 tons CO2

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Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac

Natural Gas

Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac is a natural gas plant in Polk, Iowa. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

2 MW 71 MWh 23 tons CO2

Des Moines Metro WRF 9.2 mi away

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