Garden City
2075 W Saint John Street, Garden City, KS 67846Plant Summary Information
Garden City is ranked #14 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Garden City is comprised of 4 generators and generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Garden City |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sunflower Electric Power Corp |
| Location | Finney County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 38.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 611.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,523 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,188 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Garden City
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Garden City Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Garden City (1336) |
| Plant Address | 2075 W Saint John Street, Garden City, KS 67846 |
| Utility | Sunflower Electric Power Corp (18315) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.9703, -100.8956 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 38.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sunflower Electric Power Corp (18315) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator S3 Details Standby June 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SECIGRDNCT1UN3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SECIGRDNCT1UN3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator S2 Details Operating April 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SECIGRDNCT1UN2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SECIGRDNCT1UN2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 97.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 97.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 97.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1973 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator S4 Details Operating May 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SECIGRDNCT1UN4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SECIGRDNCT1UN4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 58.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 58.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator S5 Details Operating July 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SECIGRDNCT1UN5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SECIGRDNCT1UN5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Garden City Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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