Busch Ranch Wind Energy
1655 CR 125, Walsenburg, CO 81089Plant Summary Information
Busch Ranch Wind Energy is ranked #30 out of 34 wind farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Busch Ranch Wind Energy generated 20.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch Wind Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC |
| Location | Huerfano County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 69.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 261.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,945 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #979 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 299 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 34 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Util (2013 to 2017) Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC (2018 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Busch Ranch Wind Energy
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Busch Ranch Wind Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch Wind Energy (57980) |
| Plant Address | 1655 CR 125, Walsenburg, CO 81089 |
| Utility | Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC (56146) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.80111, -104.49194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 69.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Util (56146) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WTG Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 16 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 16 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Busch Ranch Wind Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 50.00% |
| Black Hills Electric Generation LLC | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 50.00% |
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #969 | Greenfield Wind - MT | Fairfield, MT | 78.6 GWh |
| #970 | Llano Estacado Wind Ranch | White Deer, TX | 77.0 GWh |
| #971 | New England Wind LLC | Florida, MA | 76.2 GWh |
| #972 | Fenner Wind | Cazenovia, NY | 75.8 GWh |
| #973 | Big Turtle Wind Farm, LLC | Harbor Beach, MI | 75.6 GWh |
| #974 | Ridgewind | Woodstock, MN | 75.2 GWh |
| #975 | Condon Windpower LLC | Condon, OR | 73.2 GWh |
| #976 | Heritage Garden Wind Farm I LLC | Garden, MI | 71.0 GWh |
| #977 | Big Blue | Blue Earth, MN | 70.6 GWh |
| #978 | 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 70.6 GWh |
| #980 | High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 67.4 GWh |
| #981 | Bull Hill Wind Project | Eastbrook, ME | 66.5 GWh |
| #982 | Gordon Butte Wind LLC | Martinsdale, MT | 66.5 GWh |
| #983 | Ainsworth Wind | Ainsworth, NE | 66.4 GWh |
| #984 | Mojave 16/17/18 | Mojave, CA | 66.3 GWh |
| #985 | Porterhouse Wind (4) LLC | Gruver, TX | 66.2 GWh |
| #986 | Happy Jack Windpower Project | Cheyenne, WY | 66.0 GWh |
| #987 | Oak Tree Energy | Clark, SD | 65.8 GWh |
| #988 | Silver Maple | Clifton, ME | 63.9 GWh |
| #989 | Power County Wind Park North | American Falls, ID | 63.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Busch Ranch Wind Energy.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Solar 1 | Pueblo, CO | 544.7 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Busch Ranch II Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 175.6 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| CEC Solar #1117, LLC | Pueblo, CO | 3.7 GWh | 33.4 mi |
| Comanche (CO) | Pueblo, CO | 1.8 TWh | 28.5 mi |
| Comanche Solar | Pueblo, CO | 198.7 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| CSU Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 1.7 GWh | 35.2 mi |
| CSWIND America Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 27.0 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Huerfano River Wind | Walsenburg, CO | 13.2 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Neptune Energy Center Hybrid | Boone, CO | 620.7 GWh | 36.8 mi |
| Peak View Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 180.8 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Pueblo Airport Generating Station | Pueblo, CO | 1.4 TWh | 36 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Solar | Avondale, CO | 552.3 GWh | 24.8 mi |
| San Isabel Solar, LLC | Trinidad, CO | 66.8 GWh | 35.3 mi |
| Spanish Peaks Solar | Trinidad, CO | 329.4 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Sun Mountain Solar 1 | Unincorporated Pueblo, CO | 390.7 GWh | 26.2 mi |
| Thunder Wolf Energy Center Hybrid | Avondale, CO | 490.3 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Trane Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 3.1 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Trinidad (CO) | Trinidad, CO | 6.0 MWh | 43 mi |
| USS Giveback Solar LLC (CSG) | Pueblo, CO | 4.2 GWh | 27 mi |
| Vestas Towers America, Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 1.4 GWh | 26.6 mi |