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600 MW Wind operating in Elbert, CO — Public Service Company of Colorado
600 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Onshore Wind Turbine
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.1721, -103.8454
County
Elbert, CO
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co of Colorado | Xcel Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Public Service Co of Colorado | Xcel Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Rush Creek Wind Project is a 600 megawatt (MW) wind facility in eastern Colorado, located west of the town of Limon. It increased the wind generating capacity in the state by 20% when it came online in late 2018. The facility is financed, owned, and operated by Xcel Energy, the largest public utility in the state. The project was developed primarily for its numerous economic benefits since Xcel previously met the minimum 30% requirement of Colorado's 2020 renewable portfolio standard.
Read more on WikipediaRush Creek Wind is a 600 MW wind power plant located in Elbert County, Colorado. The facility began operating in 2018 and is owned by Xcel Energy, with Public Service Co of Colorado as the operator. The plant utilizes one generator consisting of multiple onshore wind turbines manufactured by Vestas, model V110-2.0. These turbines have a rotor diameter of 110 meters and a hub height of 80 meters.
Rush Creek Wind is the second-largest wind farm in Colorado (out of 21) and ranks 16th nationally (out of 734). In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 2,149,602 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 40.9%. The installed cost of the plant was $1515.09 per kW, according to FERC data. The balancing authority for the plant is Public Service Company of Colorado, and it operates within the WECC NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
189.4K MWh
Latest Month
2.1M MWh
Annual Generation
40.9%
Capacity Factor
Internal combustion · Public Service Company of Colorado · Data from 2018–2024
$1,529/kW
Installed Cost
$5.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-04-19
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Grid Voltage
345.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility