In Jackson 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.

22 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

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

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

Is Holton still running?

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

Holton

Holton is a 22 MW oil-fired power plant in Jackson County, Kansas, operated by City of Holton - (KS). EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1958 and 2001.

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: 21.5 MW; 19.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1958–2001
EIA plant ID: 1287

Where it is

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County: Jackson County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.4735, -95.7315
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 15 MW, Natural gas 6 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Holton: FAQ

Where is Holton?: In Jackson 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 Holton?: 22 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Holton?: EIA-860M names City of Holton - (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 Holton LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Holton - (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 "Holton LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Holton still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.