Explore the largest coal power plants in Iowa and see all the utility-scale coal projects in Iowa on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in Iowa. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in Iowa.
As of May 2026, there are 8 utility-scale coal power plants in Iowa, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 5,178 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
8
Total Capacity
5,178 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in Iowa. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,648 MW
Year Operational: June 2007
Location: Pottawattamie, Iowa
812 MW
Year Operational: October 1983
Location: Louisa, Iowa
726 MW
Year Operational: May 1981
Location: Wapello, Iowa
696 MW
Year Operational: July 1979
Location: Woodbury, Iowa
584 MW
Year Operational: May 1975
Location: Woodbury, Iowa
276 MW
Year Operational: April 1983
Location: Muscatine, Iowa
256 MW
Year Operational: November 2000
Location: Linn, Iowa
180 MW
Year Operational: April 2009
Location: Clinton, Iowa
180 MW
Year Operational: April 2009
Location: Clinton, Iowa
1,648 MW
Year Operational: June 2007
Location: Pottawattamie, Iowa
256 MW
Year Operational: November 2000
Location: Linn, Iowa
812 MW
Year Operational: October 1983
Location: Louisa, Iowa
276 MW
Year Operational: April 1983
Location: Muscatine, Iowa
726 MW
Year Operational: May 1981
Location: Wapello, Iowa
696 MW
Year Operational: July 1979
Location: Woodbury, Iowa
584 MW
Year Operational: May 1975
Location: Woodbury, Iowa
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