Blue Mesa
n/a, Gunnison, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
Blue Mesa is ranked #3 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blue Mesa is comprised of 2 generators and generated 28.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Blue Mesa |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Gunnison County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 171.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 609.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,510 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #243 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blue Mesa
Blue Mesa Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blue Mesa (512) |
| Plant Address | , Gunnison, CO 81401 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.45319, -107.33748 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 171.0 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 | Blue Mesa Reservoir-Gunnison R |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Blue Mesa Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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