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 Hoisington?

11 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Hoisington - (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 Hoisington LLC?

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

Is Hoisington still running?

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

Hoisington

Hoisington is a 11 MW natural gas power plant in Barton County, Kansas, operated by City of Hoisington - (KS). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1961 and 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: 10.9 MW; 11 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1961–2023
EIA plant ID: 1286

Where it is

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County: Barton County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.513, -98.7747
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Hoisington - (KS)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 6 MW, Petroleum 5 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Hoisington: FAQ

Where is Hoisington?: 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 Hoisington?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hoisington?: EIA-860M names City of Hoisington - (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 Hoisington LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Hoisington - (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 "Hoisington LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hoisington still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.