Big Thompson
n/a, Loveland, CO 80538Plant Summary Information
Big Thompson is ranked #38 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Thompson is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2023 to September 2023.
| Plant Name | Big Thompson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Larimer County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1959 |
| Last Update | Sep 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,577 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,149 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #158 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Thompson
Big Thompson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Thompson (515) |
| Plant Address | , Loveland, CO 80538 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.42103, -105.2238 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Big Thompson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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