Where is South Plant (CO)?

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 South Plant (CO)?

245 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns South Plant (CO)?

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 South Plant (CO) 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 "South Plant (CO) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is South Plant (CO) still running?

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

South Plant (CO)

South Plant (CO) is a 245 MW natural gas power plant in El Paso County, Colorado, operated by City of Colorado Springs - (CO). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2023.

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: 245.1 MW; 150 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 492

Where it is

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County: El Paso County, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.8244, -104.8333
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

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

South Plant (CO): FAQ

Where is South Plant (CO)?: 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 South Plant (CO)?: 245 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns South Plant (CO)?: 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 South Plant (CO) 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 "South Plant (CO) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is South Plant (CO) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.