Manchief Electric Generating Station

Manchief Electric Generating Station is a 300 MW natural gas power plant in Morgan County, Colorado, operated by Public Service Co of Colorado. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2000.

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
300 MW
250 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2000
EIA plant ID
55127

Where it is

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County
Morgan County, Colorado
Coordinates
40.2171, -103.685
Balancing authority
PSCO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Public Service Co of Colorado
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Public Service Co of Colorado reports to EIA →

Manchief Electric Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Manchief Electric Generating Station?
In Morgan 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 Manchief Electric Generating Station?
300 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Manchief Electric Generating Station?
EIA-860M names Public Service Co of Colorado 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 Manchief Electric Generating Station LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Public Service Co of Colorado 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 "Manchief Electric Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Manchief Electric Generating Station still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.