PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/492
EIA plant 492
Colorado Springs · El Paso · CO
South Plant (CO)
Operated by City of Colorado Springs - (CO)
Published location
Where is South Plant (CO)?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
38.824444, -104.833333
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4,427 MWh |
| 2 | 557 MWh |
| 3 | 500 MWh |
| 4 | 0 MWh |
| 5 | 3,817 MWh |
| 6 | 7,196 MWh |
| 7 | 11,611 MWh |
| 8 | 8,139 MWh |
| 9 | 19,050 MWh |
| 10 | 34,589 MWh |
| 11 | 39,622 MWh |
| 12 | 23,773 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 40.9 | OP |
| A2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 40.9 | OP |
| A3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 40.9 | OP |
| A4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 40.9 | OP |
| A5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 40.9 | OP |
| A6 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 40.6 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
492
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Municipality
Data edition
2024-final