Where is Springfield (CO)?

In Baca 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 Springfield (CO)?

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

Who owns Springfield (CO)?

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

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

Is Springfield (CO) still running?

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

Springfield (CO)

Springfield (CO) is a 3 MW oil-fired power plant in Baca County, Colorado, operated by City of Springfield - (CO). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1950 and 1965.

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: 2.7 MW; 2.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1950–1965
EIA plant ID: 8100

Where it is

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County: Baca County, Colorado
Coordinates: 37.4028, -102.6217
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Springfield - (CO)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

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

Springfield (CO): FAQ

Where is Springfield (CO)?: In Baca 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 Springfield (CO)?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Springfield (CO)?: EIA-860M names City of Springfield - (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 Springfield (CO) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Springfield - (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 "Springfield (CO) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Springfield (CO) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.