Where is Ray D Nixon?

In El Paso County, Colorado (CO). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Ray D Nixon?

283 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Ray D Nixon?

EIA-860M names City of Colorado Springs - (CO) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Ray D Nixon LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Colorado Springs - (CO) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ray D Nixon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Ray D Nixon still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Ray D Nixon

Ray D Nixon is a 283 MW coal power plant in El Paso County, Colorado, operated by City of Colorado Springs - (CO). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1980 and 1999.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 282.6 MW; 255 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1980–1999
EIA plant ID: 8219

Where it is

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County: El Paso County, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.6335, -104.7058
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Colorado Springs - (CO)
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 207 MW, Natural gas 76 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant City of Colorado Springs - (CO) reports to EIA →

Ray D Nixon: FAQ

Where is Ray D Nixon?: In El Paso County, Colorado (CO). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Ray D Nixon?: 283 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ray D Nixon?: EIA-860M names City of Colorado Springs - (CO) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Ray D Nixon LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Colorado Springs - (CO) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ray D Nixon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ray D Nixon still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.