Montezuma

406 East Washington, Montezuma, IA 50171

Plant Summary Information

Montezuma is ranked #34 out of 98 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Montezuma is comprised of 8 generators and generated 32.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Montezuma
Utility Name	City of Montezuma - (IA)
Location	Poweshiek County, IA
Initial Operation Date	August 1940
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	138.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	1.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,368 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #765 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #206 out of 272 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #34 out of 98 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 65.1% Natural Gas : 34.9%

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Montezuma Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Montezuma (1165)
Plant Address	406 East Washington, Montezuma, IA 50171
Utility	City of Montezuma - (IA) (12839)
Latitude, Longitude	41.58603, -92.5228
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	August 1940
Annual Generation	138.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 65.1% Natural Gas : 34.9%

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 Montezuma - (IA) (12839) IA
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	MONTEZUMA NATURAL GAS DEPT
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Standby August 1940

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	August 1940
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

Generator 4 Details Standby August 1947

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	August 1947
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

Generator 5 Details Standby August 1959

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	August 1959
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

Generator 6 Details Standby August 1967

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.7 MW
Minimum Load	1.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	August 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.6 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.6 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 7 Details Standby August 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	August 1974
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	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	2.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	2.3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 8 Details Standby June 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.8 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 1998
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 9 Details Standby June 2000

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.8 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 2000
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 10 Details Standby June 2003

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 2003
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

Montezuma Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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