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Colby City of

The City of Colby, Kansas operates a regulated internal combustion power plant with an operating capacity of 17.7 MW. This facility is situated within the Midwest Reliability Organization’s NERC region and is part of the Southwest Power Pool power control area. The plant is wholly owned and managed by the City of Colby, ensuring local governance and oversight. Utilizing oil as its primary fuel source, the plant plays a crucial role in meeting the energy demands of the community while adhering to regulatory standards.

Tech Type:

Internal Combustion

Plant Operator:

City of Colby Kansas

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

City of Colby Kansas

NERC Region Code:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Power Control Area:

Southwest Power Pool

Connected Utility:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Water Source:

Wells

Operating Capacity (MW):

17.7

Year First Unit in Service:

1958

Fuel Type:

Oil

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Co-Fired, Switching

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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