In Barton County, Kansas (KS). 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 Ellinwood?

9 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Ellinwood - (KS) 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 Ellinwood LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Ellinwood - (KS) 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 "Ellinwood LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Ellinwood still running?

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

Ellinwood

Ellinwood is a 9 MW natural gas power plant in Barton County, Kansas, operated by City of Ellinwood - (KS). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1948 and 1971.

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: 8.5 MW; 7.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1948–1971
EIA plant ID: 1274

Where it is

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County: Barton County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.3545, -98.5834
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Ellinwood - (KS)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (4) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 8 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Ellinwood: FAQ

Where is Ellinwood?: In Barton County, Kansas (KS). 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 Ellinwood?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ellinwood?: EIA-860M names City of Ellinwood - (KS) 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 Ellinwood LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Ellinwood - (KS) 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 "Ellinwood LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ellinwood still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.