Directory of Power Plants in Colorado

List of All Colorado Power Plants

Displaying Results 1 to 100 of 267
Plant NameUtilityLocationBalancing AuthorityAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Comanche (CO)Public Service Co of ColoradoPueblo, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)5.7 TWhMay 1973Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 97.8% Natural Gas : 2.2%
Craig (CO)Tri-State G & T Assn, IncCraig, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)5.0 TWhOct 1979Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 99.7%
Fort St VrainPublic Service Co of ColoradoPlatteville, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)4.6 TWhApr 1996Aug 2024 Natural Gas
CherokeePublic Service Co of ColoradoDenver, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)3.4 TWhMay 1962Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Rocky Mountain Energy CenterPublic Service Co of ColoradoKeenesburg, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)2.7 TWhApr 2004Aug 2024 Natural Gas
PawneePublic Service Co of ColoradoBrush, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)2.5 TWhOct 1981Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6%
Front Range Power PlantCity of Colorado Springs - (CO)Fountain, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)2.2 TWhMar 2003Aug 2024 Natural Gas
HaydenPublic Service Co of ColoradoHayden, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)2.2 TWhJun 1965Aug 2024 Bituminous Coal : 99.8%
Rush Creek WindPublic Service Co of ColoradoMatheson, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)2.1 TWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Cheyenne Ridge Wind FarmPublic Service Co of ColoradoCheyenne Wells, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)1.9 TWhJul 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Pueblo Airport Generating StationBlack Hills Service Company LLCPueblo, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)1.6 TWhDec 2011Aug 2024 Natural Gas
RawhidePlatte River Power AuthorityWellington, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)1.3 TWhMar 1984Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 91.3% Natural Gas : 8.6%
Bronco Plains Wind, LLCBronco Plains Wind, LLCFlagler, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)1.0 TWhAug 2020Aug 2024 Wind
JM Shafer Generating StationTri-State G & T Assn, IncFt. Lupton, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)952.6 GWhMay 1994Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Ray D NixonCity of Colorado Springs - (CO)Fountain, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)928.6 GWhMar 1980Aug 2024 Subbituminous Coal : 98.1% Natural Gas : 1.7%
Golden West Power Partners LLCGolden West Power Partners, LLCCalhan, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)803.4 GWhSep 2015Aug 2024 Wind
Limon III Wind LLCLimonLimon, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)770.7 GWhJul 2014Aug 2024 Wind
Niyol Wind, LLCNiyol Wind, LLCFleming, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)726.4 GWhOct 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Neptune Energy Center HybridNeptune Energy Center, LLCBoone, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)707.3 GWhMay 2023Aug 2024 Solar
Cedar Creek WindLeeward Asset Management, LLCGrover, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)669.3 GWhOct 2007Aug 2024 Wind
Peetz Table Wind EnergyFPL Peetz Table Wind EnergyPeetz, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)653.2 GWhAug 2007Dec 2023 Wind
Cedar Point WindCedar Point LLCLimon, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)646.9 GWhApr 2011Aug 2024 Wind
Bighorn Solar 1Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLCPueblo, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)600.1 GWhOct 2021Aug 2024 Solar
Cedar Creek IIAE Power Services LLCNew Raymer, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)589.5 GWhFeb 2011Aug 2024 Wind
Carousel Wind Farm LLCCarousel Wind Farm, LLCBurlington, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)583.9 GWhOct 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Limon Wind ILimonLimon, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)571.6 GWhOct 2012Aug 2024 Wind
Thunder Wolf Energy Center HybridThunder Wolf Energy Center, LLCAvondale, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)567.6 GWhMay 2023Aug 2024 Solar
Colorado Green Holdings LLCAvangrid Renewables LLCLamar, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)566.9 GWhNov 2003Dec 2023 Wind
Panorama Wind, LLCLeeward Asset Management, LLCGrover, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)561.2 GWhMay 2022Aug 2024 Wind
Blue Spruce Energy CenterPublic Service Co of ColoradoAurora, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)537.1 GWhApr 2003Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 97.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.1%
Mountain Breeze Wind, LLCLeeward Asset Management, LLCGrover, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)530.5 GWhSep 2020Aug 2024 Wind
Northern Colorado Wind LLCNorthern Colorado Wind LLCPeetz, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)517.3 GWhJul 2009Dec 2023 Wind
Bronco Plains Wind II, LLCBronco Plains Wind II, LLCKit Carson, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)503.0 GWhNov 2023Aug 2024 Wind
Logan Wind EnergyLogan Wind Energy LLCPeetz, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)501.4 GWhSep 2007Aug 2024 Wind
Limon Wind IILimonLimon, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)500.7 GWhOct 2012Aug 2024 Wind
Sun Mountain Solar 1Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLCUnincorporated Pueblo, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)475.5 GWhNov 2022Aug 2024 Solar
Spindle Hill Energy CenterInvenergy Services LLCFort Lupton, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)410.6 GWhApr 2007Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 99.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8%
Crossing Trails Wind Power Project LLC.EDP Renewables North America LLCSeibert, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)408.1 GWhMar 2021Aug 2024 Wind
Colorado Highlands WindColorado Highlands Wind LLCFleming, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)337.2 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Pike Solar HybridDuke Energy Renewables ServicesFountain, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)307.9 GWhNov 2023Aug 2024 Solar
Twin Buttes II WindAvangrid Renewables LLCLamar, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)283.1 GWhNov 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Morrow PointU S Bureau of ReclamationMontrose, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)273.9 GWhNov 1970Dec 2023 Water
Comanche SolarOnward EnergyPueblo, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)251.5 GWhAug 2016Aug 2024 Solar
Frank KnutsonTri-State G & T Assn, IncCommerce City, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)246.6 GWhApr 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 99.8%
Arapahoe Combustion Turbine ProjectSWG Arapahoe, LLCDenver, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)234.0 GWhApr 2000Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Manchief Electric Generating StationPublic Service Co of ColoradoBrush, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)229.5 GWhMay 2000Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Twin Buttes Wind ProjectAvangrid Renewables LLCLamar, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)219.0 GWhJun 2007Dec 2023 Wind
Pole HillU S Bureau of ReclamationLoveland, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)206.2 GWhDec 1953Oct 2023 Water
Pioneer Solar (CO), LLCPioneer Solar (CO), LLCBennett, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)198.0 GWhMay 2021Aug 2024 Solar
Spring Canyon Expansion Wind Energy CtrSpring Canyon Expansion Wind Energy CtrPeetz, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)189.2 GWhSep 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Peak View Wind FarmBlack Hills Colorado Electric, LLCWalsenburg, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)183.4 GWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Wind
Busch Ranch II Wind FarmBlack Hills Electric Generation LLCWalsenburg, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)179.7 GWhOct 2019Aug 2024 Wind
Blue MesaU S Bureau of ReclamationGunnison, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)171.0 GWhAug 1967Dec 2023 Water
Hunter Solar, LLC (CO)Hunter Solar, LLCBennett, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)159.0 GWhNov 2023Aug 2024 Solar
Kit Carson WindpowerDuke Energy Renewables ServicesBurlington, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)156.9 GWhOct 2010Dec 2023 Wind
Limon Generating StationTri-State G & T Assn, IncLimon, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)153.7 GWhJan 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 98.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.7%
Colorado Energy Nations CompanyMolson Coors USA LLCGolden, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)144.6 GWhAug 1976Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Palmer SolarDuke Energy Renewables ServicesFountain, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)144.1 GWhMar 2020Aug 2024 Solar
Spring CanyonInvenergy Services LLCPeetz, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)139.4 GWhJan 2006Dec 2023 Wind
Cabin CreekPublic Service Co of ColoradoGeorgetown, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)136.8 GWhMay 1967Aug 2024 Water
FlatironU S Bureau of ReclamationLoveland, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)135.9 GWhDec 1953Aug 2024 Water
Brush Generation FacilityBrush Power LLCBrush, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)127.8 GWhSep 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
CrystalU S Bureau of ReclamationMontrose, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)122.7 GWhMay 1978Dec 2023 Water
South PlantCity of Colorado Springs - (CO)Colorado Springs, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)118.8 GWhOct 1962Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1%
Hooper SolarSolar Star Colorado III, LLCMosca, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)118.3 GWhNov 2015Dec 2023 Solar
EstesU S Bureau of ReclamationEstes Park, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)106.1 GWhAug 1950Dec 2023 Water
Titan SolarTitan Solar, LLCDeer Trail, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)99.5 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Solar
Busch Ranch Wind Energy FarmBlack Hills Colorado Electric, LLCWalsenburg, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)85.2 GWhSep 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Grazing Yak SolarGrazing Yak Solar, LLCCalhan, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)85.0 GWhOct 2019Aug 2024 Solar
San Isabel Solar, LLCSan Isabel Solar, LLCTrinidad, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)75.4 GWhNov 2016Aug 2024 Solar
Fountain Valley Power FacilityFountain Valley Power LLCFountain, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)70.3 GWhJun 2001Aug 2024 Natural Gas
San Luis Valley Solar RanchAvangrid Renewables LLCMosca, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)68.7 GWhNov 2011Aug 2024 Solar
Bison Solar LLCBison Solar LLCWellington, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)62.1 GWhSep 2016Aug 2024 Solar
Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC BiomassEagle Valley Clean Energy LLCGypsum, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)57.1 GWhNov 2013Apr 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
TeslaCity of Colorado Springs - (CO)Colorado Springs, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)56.4 GWhMar 1997Dec 2023 Water
Ridge Crest Wind PartnersTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPeetz, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)51.4 GWhNov 2001Dec 2023 Wind
Williams Ignacio Natural Gas PlantHarvest Midstream CoDurango, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)47.9 GWhNov 1984Aug 2024 Waste Heat
Rawhide Prairie Solar HybridGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationWellington, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)47.3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Green MountainU S Bureau of ReclamationKremmling, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)47.1 GWhApr 1943Dec 2023 Water
Greater Sandhill IGreater Sandhill I LLCMosca, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)43.4 GWhAug 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Metro Wastewater Reclamation DistrictColorado Energy Nations Company, LLCDenver, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)37.7 GWhMar 1985Aug 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Alamosa SolarSolar of Alamosa LLCMosca, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)35.1 GWhMar 2012Dec 2023 Solar
FruitaPublic Service Co of ColoradoGrand Junction, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)33.9 GWhMay 1973Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 52.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 48.0%
SR Platte Solar FarmSR Platte, LLCPlatteville, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)33.8 GWhOct 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Upper MolinaU S Bureau of ReclamationMolina, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)32.0 GWhNov 1962Dec 2023 Water
Valmont Combustion Turbine ProjectPublic Service Co of ColoradoBoulder, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)31.7 GWhApr 2000Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SR Jenkins Ft LuptonSR Jenkins, LLCFt. Lupton, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)29.0 GWhApr 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Victory Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesBennett, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)27.3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Vallecito HydroelectricPtarmigan Res & Engy IncBayfield, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)25.7 GWhApr 1989Oct 2023 Water
Shoshone (CO)Public Service Co of ColoradoGlenwood Springs, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)24.3 GWhMay 1909Dec 2023 Water
American Gypsum CogenerationEagle Materials Co LLCGypsum, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)23.6 GWhFeb 1990Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 99.6%
Marys LakeU S Bureau of ReclamationEstes Park, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)22.7 GWhApr 1951Dec 2022 Water
Gaylord Rockies CHPUE - 00602CO, LLCAurora, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)22.5 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Natural Gas
James W. Broderick Hydropower PlantJames W. Broderick Hydropower PlantPueblo, COPacifiCorp East (PACE)20.8 GWhApr 2019Dec 2023 Water
DADS Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLCAurora, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)20.6 GWhJun 2008Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4Shavano Falls Hydro LLC - Drop 4 ProjectMontrose, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)20.4 GWhMay 2015Nov 2023 Water
Clear Spring Ranch PV ProjectDG Colorado Solar, LLCFountain, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)20.2 GWhSep 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Plains End II LLCPlains End Operating Services LLCArvada, COPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)19.9 GWhApr 2008Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Lower MolinaU S Bureau of ReclamationMolina, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)18.6 GWhNov 1962Dec 2023 Water
TowaocU S Bureau of ReclamationCortez, COWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)16.8 GWhApr 1993Oct 2023 Water

Browse Power Plants By Colorado Counties

Figures are based on August 2024 generation numbers.
CountyState RankActive PlantsAug 2024 Generation
Weld County, CO# 15211.2 TWh
Pueblo County, CO# 21610.0 TWh
Moffat County, CO# 335.0 TWh
El Paso County, CO# 4184.8 TWh
Adams County, CO# 5304.5 TWh
Logan County, CO# 6173.1 TWh
Morgan County, CO# 792.8 TWh
Kit Carson County, CO# 872.7 TWh
Lincoln County, CO# 952.6 TWh
Routt County, CO# 1012.2 TWh
Elbert County, CO# 1122.1 TWh
Larimer County, CO# 12121.9 TWh
Cheyenne County, CO# 1311.9 TWh
Prowers County, CO# 144861.6 GWh
Montrose County, CO# 1510483.6 GWh
Huerfano County, CO# 164460.8 GWh
Denver County, CO# 1715314.0 GWh
Arapahoe County, CO# 1813304.0 GWh
Alamosa County, CO# 199296.4 GWh
Bent County, CO# 202219.0 GWh
Jefferson County, CO# 219186.5 GWh
Gunnison County, CO# 222173.6 GWh
Clear Creek County, CO# 233137.1 GWh
CountyState RankActive PlantsAug 2024 Generation
Boulder County, CO# 2411108.0 GWh
Mesa County, CO# 2511104.2 GWh
Eagle County, CO# 26397.0 GWh
Las Animas County, CO# 27475.4 GWh
La Plata County, CO# 28374.5 GWh
Summit County, CO# 29260.0 GWh
Garfield County, CO# 301245.9 GWh
Montezuma County, CO# 31736.7 GWh
Grand County, CO# 32316.0 GWh
Ouray County, CO# 33115.8 GWh
Baca County, CO# 34513.9 GWh
Park County, CO# 35112.7 GWh
Douglas County, CO# 36212.3 GWh
Pitkin County, CO# 37211.8 GWh
Chaffee County, CO# 38310.5 GWh
Rio Blanco County, CO# 3937.5 GWh
Conejos County, CO# 4027.4 GWh
San Miguel County, CO# 4117.1 GWh
Saguache County, CO# 4226.0 GWh
Fremont County, CO# 4323.9 GWh
Rio Grande County, CO# 4413.8 GWh
Crowley County, CO# 4513.7 GWh
Jackson County, CO# 4612.4 GWh