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George Birdsall

George Birdsall is a steam turbine power generation facility located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The plant operates at a capacity of 55 megawatts and is part of the WAPA Colorado-Missouri Region power control area. The facility is regulated and is operated by the City of Colorado Springs, with Colorado Springs Utilities serving as the majority owner and holding company. The plant utilizes gas as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region’s energy supply and supporting local infrastructure.

Tech Type:

Steam Turbine

Plant Operator:

City Of Colorado Springs Colorado

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

Colorado Springs Utilities

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

WAPA Colorado-Missouri Region

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Municipality

Operating Capacity (MW):

Year First Unit in Service:

1953

Fuel Type:

Gas

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Co-Fired, Switching

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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