George Birdsall
213 Nichols Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907Plant Summary Information
George Birdsall is ranked #21 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
George Birdsall is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | George Birdsall |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 42.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 602.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,301 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,145 out of 2,244 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 284 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for George Birdsall
George Birdsall Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | George Birdsall (493) |
| Plant Address | 213 Nichols Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 |
| Utility | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.88139, -104.81694 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 42.5 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1953
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 14 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 14 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1954
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 14 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 14 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 23 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 23 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 21 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 21 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
George Birdsall Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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