Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River)
Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) is a 10 MW wind farm in Baker County, Oregon, operated by Prospector. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2017.
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 MW
- 10 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2017
- EIA plant ID
- 59493
Where it is
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- County
- Baker County, Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.4181, -117.255
- Balancing authority
- IPCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Prospector
- Primary energy source
- Wind
- Technologies
- Onshore Wind Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River): FAQ
- Where is Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River)?
- In Baker County, Oregon (OR). 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 Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River)?
- 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River)?
- EIA-860M names Prospector 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 Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Prospector 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 "Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.