Traer South
Hwy 63 South, Traer, IA 50675Plant Summary Information
Traer South is ranked #70 out of 92 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Traer South is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Traer South |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Traer - (IA) |
| Location | Tama County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 552 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,976 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,105 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #261 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #70 out of 92 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Traer South
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Traer South
Traer South Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Traer South (7920) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 63 South, Traer, IA 50675 |
| Utility | City of Traer - (IA) (19062) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.1925, -92.4747 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Generator 5 Details Standby April 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Traer South Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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