Traer Main
649 2nd Street, Traer, IA 50675Plant Summary Information
Traer Main is ranked #40 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Traer Main is comprised of 3 generators and generated 17.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Traer Main |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Traer - (IA) |
| Location | Tama County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 65.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,984 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #911 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #232 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 98.5% Natural Gas : 1.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Traer Main
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Traer Main
Traer Main Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Traer Main (1192) |
| Plant Address | 649 2nd Street, Traer, IA 50675 |
| Utility | City of Traer - (IA) (19062) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.1926, -92.4636 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 65.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 98.5% Natural Gas : 1.5% |
| 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 Traer - (IA) (19062) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby January 1963
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 4 Details Standby January 1963
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 6 Details Standby January 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
Traer Main Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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