PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/56517
EIA plant 56517
Pocahontas · Pocahontas · IA
West Diesel Generation Unit
Operated by City of Pocahontas - (IA)
Published location
Where is West Diesel Generation Unit?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
42.730291, -94.664394
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 MWh |
| 2 | 3 MWh |
| 3 | 2 MWh |
| 4 | 2 MWh |
| 5 | 2 MWh |
| 6 | 1 MWh |
| 7 | 1 MWh |
| 8 | 2 MWh |
| 9 | 1 MWh |
| 10 | 2 MWh |
| 11 | 2 MWh |
| 12 | 2 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | Petroleum Liquids | DFO | 2 | SB |
| West | Petroleum Liquids | DFO | 2 | SB |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
56517
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Self contained
Data edition
2024-final