Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center is a 301 MW wind farm in Neosho County, Kansas, operated by Empire District Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2021.
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
- 301 MW
- 294.4 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2021
- EIA plant ID
- 62481
Where it is
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- County
- Neosho County, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 37.4854, -95.3767
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Empire District Electric Co
- Primary energy source
- Wind
- Technologies
- Onshore Wind Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center: FAQ
- Where is Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center?
- In Neosho 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 Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center?
- 301 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center?
- EIA-860M names Empire District Electric Co 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 Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Empire District Electric Co 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 "Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.