Where is Trinidad (CO)?

In Las Animas 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 Trinidad (CO)?

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

Who owns Trinidad (CO)?

EIA-860M names City of Trinidad - (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 Trinidad (CO) LLC?

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

Is Trinidad (CO) still running?

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

Trinidad (CO)

Trinidad (CO) is a 9 MW oil-fired power plant in Las Animas County, Colorado, operated by City of Trinidad - (CO). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1966 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: 9.2 MW; 9.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1966–1999
EIA plant ID: 511

Where it is

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County: Las Animas County, Colorado
Coordinates: 37.179, -104.4875
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Trinidad - (CO)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 5 MW, Natural gas 4 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Trinidad (CO): FAQ

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