Boulder Canyon Hydro
37788 Boulder Canyon Drive, Boulder, CO 80306Plant Summary Information
Boulder Canyon Hydro is ranked #27 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boulder Canyon Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Boulder Canyon Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Boulder City of |
| Location | Boulder County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 10.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 41.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,919 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #943 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 269 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Boulder Canyon Hydro
Boulder Canyon Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boulder Canyon Hydro (466) |
| Plant Address | 37788 Boulder Canyon Drive, Boulder, CO 80306 |
| Utility | Boulder City of (1994) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.00473, -105.3325 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 10.6 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Middle Boulder Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1A Details OA June 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | June 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Boulder Canyon Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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