Summary of Electricity Activity in Boulder, CO
Summary of Boulder, CO Generation
Boulder, CO is ranked #2,241 out of 5,370 U.S. cities nationwide and #40 out of 98 Colorado cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 15.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 649.9 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Power Plants | 10 |
| Companies on File | 6 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 123 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 174 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Boulder, CO
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
52.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#427 /925 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#8 /27 Colorado Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #40 / 98 | #2241 / 5370 | 94.21 GWh | 649.87 k MMBtu |
| Water | #8 / 27 | #427 / 925 | 52.21 GWh | 192.58 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #16 / 21 | #964 / 1448 | 25.49 GWh | 396.17 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #21 / 55 | #975 / 2512 | 16.49 GWh | 60.88 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #14 / 15 | #998 / 1064 | 11.34 MWh | 241 MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Boulder, CO
Power Plants in Boulder, CO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Solar | DG Colorado Solar, LLC | 16.0 GWh | 58.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Valmont Combustion Turbine Project | Public Service Co of Colorado | 14.4 GWh | 211.6 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Gross Hydro Plant | Denver City & County of | 13.5 GWh | 50.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder Canyon Hydro | Boulder City of | 11.2 GWh | 41.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro | Boulder City of | 10.4 GWh | 38.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant | Boulder City of | 8.5 GWh | 31.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder City Lakewood Hydro | Boulder City of | 8.5 GWh | 31.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Valmont | Public Service Co of Colorado | 8.0 GWh | 114.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| University of Colorado | University of Colorado | 3.1 GWh | 70.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| City of Boulder WWTP | SunE NLB-2, LLC | 478.8 MWh | 2.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2665 | Arvada | 44.9 GWh | 3 |
| #3814 | Berthoud | 9.1 GWh | 1 |
| #4551 | Brighton | 3.4 GWh | 1 |
| #3462 | Erie | 14.9 GWh | 1 |
| #1467 | Fort Lupton | 321.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1936 | Golden | 152.2 GWh | 4 |
| #4473 | Lafayette | 3.8 GWh | 1 |
| #4559 | Lakewood | 3.4 GWh | 1 |
| #4807 | Longmont | 2.0 GWh | 2 |
| #3527 | Mead | 13.9 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024