Facility ID: 1001548 · Power Plants

Prairie Creek

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA · Linn · NAICS 221112

Data updated May 2026

595K
MT CO2e (2023)
13
Reporting Years
IA
State

Annual Emissions History

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Year Total CO2e (MT)
2023 594,742
2022 663,548
2021 652,143
2020 551,968
2019 488,636
2018 635,639
2017 969,361
2016 917,481
2015 926,799
2014 1,425,614
2013 1,077,545
2012 1,169,508
2011 1,162,310

Facility Insight: Prairie Creek

Prairie Creek (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1001548) reported 595K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA within Linn. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.

The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 48.8%, with the peak observed year showing up to 1.4M MT CO2e.

Emissions Analysis

Prairie Creek is a moderate emitter at 595K MT CO2e, typical of mid-sized industrial operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much CO2 does Prairie Creek emit?

Prairie Creek reported 595K MT CO2e in 2023.

Is Prairie Creek reducing emissions?

Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Prairie Creek's emissions have decreased by 48.8%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.

Data sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), Facility ID 1001548. Data subject to facility self-reporting, not compliance advice. See our methodology for how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCarbon Editorial