$400M energy plant project looks for state approval

Information meeting held by Iowa Utilities Commission

By: Dave Thompson|April 7, 2026

|7 min read

People listen to a presentation during the public information meeting conducted by the Iowa Utilities Commission concerning a proposed energy plant planned by Central Iowa Power Cooperative. The meeting was held Monday afternoon, April 6, at Rhythm City Casino and Resort in Davenport. The Scott County Board of Supervisors is getting another chance to oppose a proposed $400 million energy generating facility that could be built on farmland in a rural part of the county. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to farmland in rural Scott County might be getting new life after being voted down by county officials this winter.

Officials with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) are now considering the future of that energy project – called the

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$400M energy plant project looks for state approval

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