Mora
16 North Lake Street, Mora, MN 55051Plant Summary Information
Mora is ranked #44 out of 55 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mora is comprised of 3 generators and generated 262.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mora |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Mora - (MN) |
| Location | Kanabec County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,121 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,893 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #710 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 55 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 71.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mora
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Mora Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mora (1997) |
| Plant Address | 16 North Lake Street, Mora, MN 55051 |
| Utility | City of Mora - (MN) (12900) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.87709, -93.29514 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 71.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Mora - (MN) (12900) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1957 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating July 1975
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 6.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Mora Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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