Busch Ranch Wind Energy

Busch Ranch Wind Energy is a 29 MW wind farm in Huerfano County, Colorado, operated by Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2012.

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
29 MW
29 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2012
EIA plant ID
57980

Where it is

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County
Huerfano County, Colorado
Coordinates
37.8011, -104.4919
Balancing authority
PSCO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
Primary energy source
Wind
Technologies
Onshore Wind Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC reports to EIA →

Busch Ranch Wind Energy: FAQ

Where is Busch Ranch Wind Energy?
In Huerfano 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 Busch Ranch Wind Energy?
29 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Busch Ranch Wind Energy?
EIA-860M names Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC 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 Busch Ranch Wind Energy LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC 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 "Busch Ranch Wind Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Busch Ranch Wind Energy still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.