Busch Ranch II Wind Farm

Busch Ranch II Wind Farm is a 59 MW wind farm in Huerfano County, Colorado, operated by Black Hills Electric Generation LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2019.

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
59.4 MW
59.4 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2019
EIA plant ID
62445

Where it is

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County
Huerfano County, Colorado
Coordinates
37.7664, -104.4295
Balancing authority
PSCO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

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

Every plant Black Hills Electric Generation LLC reports to EIA →

Busch Ranch II Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Busch Ranch II Wind Farm?
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 II Wind Farm?
59 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Busch Ranch II Wind Farm?
EIA-860M names Black Hills Electric Generation 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 II Wind Farm LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Black Hills Electric Generation 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 II Wind Farm 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 II Wind Farm still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.