Explore the largest natural gas power plants expected to come online in Iowa and see all proposed natural gas projects on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our database of planned natural gas power plants in Iowa. Each month, we track projects in development and update our list of the largest natural gas power plants expected to come online in Iowa.
As of May 2026, there are 11 natural gas power plants in development in Iowa, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total planned capacity is 2,708 MW. See also: operating natural gas power plants in Iowa→
Planned Projects
11
Planned Capacity
2,708 MW
Map of planned natural gas power plants in Iowa. Marker size reflects planned capacity.
787 MW
Expected Online: June 2028
Location: Cerro Gordo, Iowa
525 MW
Expected Online: July 2030
Location: Washington, Iowa
350 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Washington, Iowa
263 MW
Expected Online: September 2027
Location: Adair, Iowa
160 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
160 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Clinton, Iowa
160 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Franklin, Iowa
98 MW
Expected Online: June 2028
Location: Cerro Gordo, Iowa
95 MW
Expected Online: March 2025
Location: Linn County, Iowa
350 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Washington, Iowa
160 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
160 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Clinton, Iowa
160 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: Franklin, Iowa
263 MW
Expected Online: September 2027
Location: Adair, Iowa
35 MW
Expected Online: September 2027
Location: Muscatine, Iowa
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