Blue Spruce Energy Center

1751 N Powhaton Rd, Aurora, CO 80019

Plant Summary Information

Blue Spruce Energy Center is ranked #34 out of 250 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Blue Spruce Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 178.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Blue Spruce Energy Center
Utility Name	Public Service Co of Colorado
Location	Adams County, CO
Initial Operation Date	May 2003
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	444.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	5.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,467 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #580 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #34 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #7 out of 33 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 97.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.5%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Blue Spruce Energy Center (55645)
Plant Address	1751 N Powhaton Rd Aurora, CO 80019
Utility	Public Service Co of Colorado (15466)
Latitude, Longitude	39.74788, -104.6814
Generation Dates on File	Apr 2003 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 2003
Annual Generation	444.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 97.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.5%

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	Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	198.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	130 MW
Winter Capacity	144 MW
Minimum Load	66 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	130 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	144 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	130 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	144 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	198.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	148 MW
Minimum Load	71 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	134 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	148 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	134 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	148 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#585	Sheboygan Falls	Sheboygan, WI	416.8 GWh
#586	Washington County Power LLC	Sandersville, GA	416.3 GWh
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