Bonanza
12500 East 25500 South, Vernal, UT 84078Plant Summary Information
Bonanza is ranked #31 out of 129 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bonanza generated 854.0 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Bonanza |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deseret Generation & Tran Coop |
| Location | Uintah County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #352 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 129 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 121 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 Utah Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.3% Solar : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bonanza
Bonanza Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bonanza (7790) |
| Plant Address | 12500 East 25500 South, Vernal, UT 84078 |
| Utility | Deseret Generation & Tran Coop (40230) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0864, -109.2844 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.3% Solar : 0.6% |
| 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 | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Green River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Deseret Generation & Tran Coop (40230) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1986
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 499.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.995 |
| Summer Capacity | 458 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 458 MW |
| Minimum Load | 210 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 15 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bonanza Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Municipal Power Agency | 696 W 100 S, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 | Generator 1 | 3.75% |
| Deseret Generation & Tran Coop | 10714 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, UT 84095 | Generator 1 | 96.25% |
| Utah Municipal Power Agency | 696 W 100 S, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 | Generator 2 | 3.75% |
| Deseret Generation & Tran Coop | 10714 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, UT 84095 | Generator 2 | 96.25% |
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| #38 | D B Wilson | Centertown, KY | 2.7 TWh |
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