58.1 MW Waste Coal operating in Carbon, UT — PacifiCorp - East
58.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1993
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Sunnyside Cogeneration Assoc | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Sunnyside Cogeneration Assoc | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Sunnyside Cogen Associates is a 58.1 MW coal-fired power plant located in Carbon County, Utah. The plant began operating in 1993 and has one generator utilizing conventional steam coal technology. It is owned and operated by Sunnyside Cogeneration Assoc. The plant is the largest of its kind in Utah and ranks tenth nationally out of 14 similar facilities.
In the latest year of reported data, Sunnyside Cogen Associates generated 225,810 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 44.5%. The plant operates within the PacifiCorp - East balancing authority and is part of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. News coverage of the plant includes topics related to industry, hazards, and deals.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
PacifiCorp - East
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
0 MWh
Latest Month
225.8K MWh
Annual Generation
44.5%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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