Where is Baldwin City Plant No 1?

In Douglas 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 Baldwin City Plant No 1?

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

Who owns Baldwin City Plant No 1?

EIA-860M names City of Baldwin City- (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 Baldwin City Plant No 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Baldwin City- (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 "Baldwin City Plant No 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Baldwin City Plant No 1 still running?

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

Baldwin City Plant No 1

Baldwin City Plant No 1 is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Douglas County, Kansas, operated by City of Baldwin City- (KS). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1964 and 1970.

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: 4.2 MW; 3.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1964–1970
EIA plant ID: 1262

Where it is

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County: Douglas County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.7745, -95.1867
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Baldwin City- (KS)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Baldwin City- (KS) reports to EIA →

Baldwin City Plant No 1: FAQ

Where is Baldwin City Plant No 1?: In Douglas 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 Baldwin City Plant No 1?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Baldwin City Plant No 1?: EIA-860M names City of Baldwin City- (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 Baldwin City Plant No 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Baldwin City- (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 "Baldwin City Plant No 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Baldwin City Plant No 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.