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Southwest Power Pool

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Southwest Power Pool is ranked #5 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool
States Arkansas Colorado Iowa Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Texas
Last Update Nov 2024
Annual Generation 290.4 TWh
Power Plants762
Utilities424
Ranked #5 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #3 out of 34 in terms of annual generation from wind
Power Plant Types Wind | 37.3% Natural Gas | 28.7% Coal | 24.4% Nuclear | 5.2% Water | 3.1% Solar | 0.4% Other Fuel | 0.1%

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Daily Net Generation for Southwest Power Pool for the past 3 Years

List of All Southwest Power Pool Power Plants

Displaying Results 101 to 200 of 616
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Red Dirt Wind ProjectRed Dirt Wind Project, LLCHennessy, OK814 GWhNov 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Plum Creek Wind Project (NE)Plum Creek Wind, LLCWinside, NE810 GWhMay 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Ninnescah Wind Energy, LLCNinnescah Wind Energy LLCCunningham, KS810 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Sunflower Energy Center, LLCSunflower Energy Center, LLCPeabody, KS805 GWhSep 2023Aug 2024 Wind
Cimarron Bend Wind Project II, LLCCimarron Bend Wind Project II, LLCMinneola, KS804 GWhFeb 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Cedar Bluff Wind, LLCCedar Bluff Wind, LLCBrownwell, KS802 GWhNov 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Upstream Wind Energy LLCInvenergy Services LLCNeligh, NE798 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Burke Wind, LLCBurke Wind LLCBowbells, ND795 GWhNov 2020Aug 2024 Wind
BluestemBluestem Wind Energy, LLCBeaver, OK781 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Kingman WindKingman Wind Energy, LLCCunningham, KS777 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Diamond Spring, LLCALLETE Clean EnergySulphur, OK776 GWhNov 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Big Bend DamUSACE-OmahaChamberlain, SD771 GWhAug 1964Dec 2023 Water
King Plains Wind ProjectEngie North AmericaGarber, OK769 GWhOct 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Prairie BreezeSunEdison LLCElgin, NE766 GWhApr 2014Dec 2023 Wind
FrontierOklahoma Gas & Electric CoOklahoma City, OK747 GWhAug 1989Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Mammoth PlainsMammoth Plains Wind ProjectOakwood, OK740 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Buckeye Wind Energy CenterInvenergy Services LLCHays, KS737 GWhJul 2015Aug 2024 Wind
Seiling Wind INextEra Energy Seiling WindSeiling, OK720 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Goodwell Wind Project LLCEnel Green Power NA, Inc.Goodwell, OK719 GWhNov 2015Aug 2024 Wind
Gavins PointUSACE-OmahaCrofton, NE715 GWhAug 1956Dec 2023 Water
Sweetland Wind Farm, LLCSweetland Wind Farm, LLCSt. Lawrence, SD713 GWhSep 2023Aug 2024 Wind
Waverly Wind Farm LLCWaverly Wind Farm LLCWaverly, KS712 GWhDec 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Sholes Wind Energy CenterSholes Wind Energy Center, LLCRandolph, NE711 GWhOct 2019Aug 2024 Wind
Caney River Wind ProjectCaney River Wind ProjectHoward, KS709 GWhOct 2011Aug 2024 Wind
East Fork Wind Project, LLCEngie North AmericaColby, KS709 GWhFeb 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Reading Wind ProjectSouthern Power CoReading, KS687 GWhApr 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Jayhawk Wind Energy CenterInvenergy Services LLCHepler, KS687 GWhNov 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Osborn Wind EnergyOsborn Wind Energy LLCStewartsville, MO665 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Wildcat Ranch Wind ProjectWildcat Ranch Wind Project, LLCMorton, TX663 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Plant XSouthwestern Public Service CoEarth, TX660 GWhDec 1951Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0%
MaddoxSouthwestern Public Service CoHobbs, NM659 GWhDec 1962Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Bloom WindCP Bloom Wind LLCMinneola, KS657 GWhMay 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Prairie Queen Wind FarmPrairie Queen Wind Farm LLCMoran, KS650 GWhApr 2019Aug 2024 Wind
Nearman CreekCity of Kansas City - (KS)Kansas, KS646 GWhMay 1981Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 82.9% Natural Gas : 15.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.1%
Sundance Wind Project, LLCPublic Service Co of OklahomaAlva, OK644 GWhMar 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Wildorado Wind LLCWildorado Wind, LLCVega, TX643 GWhMar 2007Dec 2023 Wind
Brady II Wind Energy CenterBrady Wind II, LLCDickinson, ND625 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Frontier Windpower IIDuke Energy Renewables ServicesBlackwell, OK621 GWhJan 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Boiling Springs Wind FarmRWE Renewables Americas, LLCWoodward, OK617 GWhNov 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Brady Wind Energy CenterBrady Wind, LLCDickinson, ND616 GWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Wind
SheldonNebraska Public Power DistrictHallam, NE612 GWhDec 1960Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 99.7%
North Bend Wind Project, LLCNorth Bend Wind Project, LLCHighmore, SD600 GWhNov 2023Aug 2024 Wind
Kings Point Wind Energy CenterEmpire District Electric CoGolden City, MO588 GWhMar 2021Aug 2024 Wind
BeatriceNebraska Public Power DistrictBeatrice, NE580 GWhDec 2004Dec 2023 Natural Gas
MustangOklahoma Gas & Electric CoOklahoma City, OK575 GWhApr 1950Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 99.2% Solar : 0.8%
Weatherford Wind Energy CenterFPL Energy Weatherford, LLCWeatherford, OK572 GWhMar 2005Dec 2023 Wind
Blue Canyon Windpower IIBlue Canyon Windpower II LLCCarnegie, OK568 GWhNov 2005Dec 2023 Wind
AshdownDomtar Industries IncAshdown, AR561 GWhDec 1967Aug 2024 Black Liquor : 67.8% Natural Gas : 15.5% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 10.0% Bituminous Coal : 5.4% Tire-derived Fuels : 1.4%
Cimarron Bend IIIEnel Kansas, LLCMinneola, KS559 GWhNov 2020Aug 2024 Wind
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy CenterEmpire District Electric CoMindenmines, MO547 GWhNov 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Grant Plains Wind, LLCSouthern Power CoMedford, OK546 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Rock Falls Wind Farm LLCPublic Service Co of OklahomaBraman, OK545 GWhNov 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Caddo WindALLETE Clean EnergyApache, OK543 GWhDec 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Flat Ridge 3Flat Ridge 3 Wind Energy, LLCZenda, KS542 GWhNov 2021Aug 2024 Wind
River ValleyOklahoma Gas & Electric CoPanama, OK542 GWhAug 1990Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 81.1% Natural Gas : 14.0% Tire-derived Fuels : 4.3% Bituminous Coal : 0.6%
Rockhaven Wind Project, LLCRockhaven Wind Project, LLCHennepin, OK541 GWhNov 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Lindahl Wind Project, LLCEnel Green Power NA, Inc.Tioga, ND540 GWhFeb 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Grant Wind, LLCSouthern Power CoMedford, OK539 GWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Wind
Elk City LLCElk City LLCSweetwater, OK524 GWhNov 2009Aug 2024 Wind
Lon WrightCity of Fremont - (NE)Fremont, NE522 GWhJul 1957Dec 2023 Subbituminous Coal : 92.8% Natural Gas : 6.4% Solar : 0.8%
Origin WindEnel Green Power NA, Inc.Hennepin, OK520 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Ironwood WindDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSpearville, KS514 GWhJul 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Slate Creek Wind Project LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Geuda Springs, KS512 GWhNov 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Comanche (OK)Public Service Co of OklahomaLawton, OK512 GWhApr 1962Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Ensign Wind LLCNextEra Energy Resources Ensign WindMontezuma, KS483 GWhOct 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Cimarron Wind Energy LLCCimarron Wind Energy LLCCimmaron, KS479 GWhOct 2012Aug 2024 Wind
Knox LeeSouthwestern Electric Power CoLongview, TX477 GWhNov 1950Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Dakota Range III Wind ProjectEngie North AmericaSummit, SD477 GWhApr 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Cimarron Windpower IIDuke Energy Renewables ServicesCimarron, KS475 GWhMay 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Glass Sands Wind FacilitySouthern Power CoSulphur, OK450 GWhOct 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Wildhorse Mountain Wind FacilitySouthern Power CoClayton, OK440 GWhNov 2019Aug 2024 Wind
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase IISmoky Hills Wind Project II LLCLincoln, KS438 GWhOct 2008Dec 2023 Wind
International Paper Valliant OKInternational Paper - ValliantValliant, OK429 GWhSep 1971Aug 2024 Black Liquor : 49.1% Natural Gas : 33.7% Other Biomass Solids : 17.2%
Minco Wind IV, LLCMinco Wind IV, LLCHinton, OK427 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Gordon Evans Energy CenterEvergy Kansas South, IncColwich, KS424 GWhMay 1961Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 98.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.0%
Minco Wind III, LLCFPLE Wind, LLCMinco, OK422 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLCPattern Operators LPEllsworth, KS420 GWhAug 2012Aug 2024 Wind
Day County Wind LLCDay County Wind LLCConde, SD417 GWhMar 2010Aug 2024 Wind
Cottonwood Wind Energy CenterCottonwood Wind ProjectBlue Hill, NE411 GWhOct 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Thomas FitzhughArkansas Electric Coop CorpOzark, AR405 GWhApr 1963Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Osceola Windpower LLCOsceola Windpower LLCHarris, IA403 GWhJun 2008Aug 2024 Wind
Drift Sand Wind Project LLCEnel Green Power NA, Inc.Rush Springs, OK398 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Wind
Redbed Plains Wind FarmRedbed Plains Wind Farm LLCTuttle, OK383 GWhJun 2017Aug 2024 Wind
International Paper Texarkana MillGraphic Packaging International - TexarkanaQueen City, TX378 GWhDec 1971Dec 2023 Black Liquor : 49.9% Natural Gas : 28.0% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 22.1%
Georgia-Pacific MuskogeeGeorgia-Pacific Muskogee LLCMuskogee, OK374 GWhFeb 1978Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 90.5% Subbituminous Coal : 9.2%
Willow Creek Wind Power LLCWillow Creek Wind Power LLCNewell, SD368 GWhAug 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Breckinridge Wind Project LLCNextEra Energy Resources BreckinridgeEnid, OK365 GWhJul 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Rocky Ridge Wind ProjectRocky Ridge Wind Project LLCHobart, OK364 GWhMay 2012Dec 2023 Wind
PlatteCity of Grand Island - (NE)Grand Island, NE362 GWhNov 1982Dec 2023 Subbituminous Coal : 99.7%
Crossroads Wind FarmOklahoma Gas & Electric CoCanton, OK360 GWhDec 2011Aug 2024 Wind
Lorenzo WindLorenzo Wind, LLCLorenzo, TX356 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Arbuckle Mountain Wind Farm LLCArbuckle Mountain Wind Farm LLCDavis, OK355 GWhOct 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Seiling Wind IINextEra Energy Seiling WindSeiling, OK353 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Spinning Spur Wind LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Vegas, TX346 GWhOct 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Majestic 1 Wind FarmNextEra Energy Majestic WindPanhandle, TX345 GWhDec 2008Dec 2023 Wind
Minco Wind I, LLCFPLE Wind, LLCMinco, OK344 GWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Wind
Prairie Winds SD1Basin Electric Power CoopCrow Lake, SD344 GWhJan 2011Dec 2023 Wind
Canadian Hills WindCanadian Hills Wind LLCEl Rino, OK340 GWhNov 2012Aug 2024 Wind
Cloud County Wind FarmCloud County Windfarm, LLCConcordia, KS334 GWhNov 2008Aug 2024 Wind
Prairie Winds ND1Basin Electric Power CoopMinot, ND328 GWhNov 2009Dec 2023 Wind

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RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.22.7 TWh47
#47El Paso Electric Company6.4 TWh31
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.461.0 TWh1,139
#2Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.631.0 TWh2,653
#21Public Service Company of Colorado45.1 TWh201
#34Public Service Company of New Mexico15.5 TWh108
#53Southwestern Power Administration3.5 TWh31
#9Tennessee Valley Authority157.5 TWh170
#23Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region36.4 TWh170
#64Western Area Power Administration - Upper Great Plains West468.8 GWh24

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#2Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.631.0 TWh2,653
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.461.0 TWh1,139
#5Southwest Power Pool290.4 TWh762
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans247.9 TWh393
#7California Independent System Operator191.5 TWh1,943
#9Tennessee Valley Authority157.5 TWh170
#10Florida Power & Light Co.147.7 TWh159
#12New York Independent System Operator130.0 TWh1,100
#13Duke Energy Carolinas110.9 TWh556
#15ISO New England102.8 TWh1,487