Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro
35461 Highway 72, Boulder, CO 80306Plant Summary Information
Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro is ranked #33 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 596.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Boulder City of |
| Location | Boulder County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 8.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,626 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,040 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #135 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro (55931) |
| Plant Address | 35461 Highway 72, Boulder, CO 80306 |
| Utility | Boulder City of (1994) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.99131, -105.50003 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 8.0 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | North Boulder Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 25.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 0001 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| 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 |
Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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