Thunderbird Generator (Tbird)
2100 Road F5, Emporia, KS 66801Plant Summary Information
Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) is ranked #18 out of 57 distillate fuel oil power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) is comprised of 1 generator and generated 18.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. |
| Location | Lyon County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 75.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 976 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,758 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #893 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #144 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 57 Kansas Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operator |
4 Rivers Electric Cooperative Inc. (2019 to 2022) 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Thunderbird Generator (Tbird)
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Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) (63575) |
| Plant Address | 2100 Road F5, Emporia, KS 66801 |
| Utility | 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. (63286) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.46893, -96.25358 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 75.0 MWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. (64196) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TBRID Details Operating May 2019
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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