South Plant
700 S Conejos St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903Plant Summary Information
South Plant is ranked #12 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Plant is comprised of 6 generators and generated 74.5 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | South Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1962 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 159.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,636 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #797 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 269 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Plant
South Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Plant (492) |
| Plant Address | 700 S Conejos St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| Utility | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.82444, -104.83333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 159.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator A1 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator A2 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator A3 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator A4 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator A5 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator A6 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 23.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
South Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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