Sharon Spring
306 S. Main, Sharon Springs, KS 67758Plant Summary Information
Sharon Spring is ranked #45 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sharon Spring is comprised of 4 generators and generated 6.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sharon Spring |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Sharon Springs - (KS) |
| Location | Wallace County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1951 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 30.4 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,895 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,154 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #155 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #45 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sharon Spring
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Sharon Spring
Sharon Spring Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sharon Spring (1324) |
| Plant Address | 306 S. Main, Sharon Springs, KS 67758 |
| Utility | City of Sharon Springs - (KS) (16988) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.89055, -101.75153 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 30.4 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.6% |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Sharon Springs - (KS) (16988) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MIDWEST ENERGY INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1951
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1951 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 0.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 0.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1958 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 0.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 0.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1964
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1964 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1970 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Sharon Spring Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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