Burlington (CO)
21889 County Road 50, Burlington, CO 80807Plant Summary Information
Burlington (CO) is ranked #3 out of 17 distillate fuel oil power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Burlington (CO) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 780.0 MWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Burlington (CO) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc |
| Location | Kit Carson County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1977 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 60.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,310 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #215 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #165 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 17 Colorado Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Burlington (CO)
Burlington (CO) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Burlington (CO) (6619) |
| Plant Address | 21889 County Road 50, Burlington, CO 80807 |
| Utility | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.3561, -102.2431 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby June 1977
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 1977 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby July 1977
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | July 1977 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Burlington (CO) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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