In Rice 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.

10 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

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

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

Is Sterling still running?

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

Sterling

Sterling is a 10 MW oil-fired power plant in Rice County, Kansas, operated by City of Sterling - (KS). EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1950 and 2002.

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: 10.3 MW; 8.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1950–2002
EIA plant ID: 1326

Where it is

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County: Rice County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.2143, -98.2071
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 7 MW, Other 3 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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

Sterling: FAQ

Where is Sterling?: In Rice 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 Sterling?: 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sterling?: EIA-860M names City of Sterling - (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 Sterling LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Sterling - (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 "Sterling LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sterling still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.