Secc is a oil power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Secc |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of Colorado Springs - (Co) |
| City | Colorado Springs |
| County | El Paso County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80907 |
| Coordinates | 38.88167, -104.81806 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum Liquids | Distillate Oil | 1.5 MW | Retired | 1998 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.