Iowa coal generation rises 65% at largest utility as power demand grows

Bar chart of MidAmerican fossil generation (billions of kWh) by site from 2020–2025, showing yearly output for Walter Scott 4 & 3, Neal 4 & 3, Louisa, Ottumwa, and Greater Des Moines; 2025 peaks at Louisa and Greater Des Moines.

Iowa coal generation is showing renewed strength despite the state’s rapid expansion of wind and solar power, with coal output at its largest utility rising 65% between 2020 and 2025. The increase comes as Iowa faces substantial electricity demand growth, driven partly by expanding data centre load and broader electrification. The latest generation figures show that expanding renewable capacity has not […]

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