Cabin Creek
5167 Guanella Pass Road, Georgetown, CO 80444Plant Summary Information
Cabin Creek is ranked #4 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cabin Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 30.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Cabin Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Clear Creek County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1967 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 136.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 0 MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,790 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #286 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cabin Creek (467) |
| Plant Address | 5167 Guanella Pass Road, Georgetown, CO 80444 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.6551, -105.7088 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 136.8 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Clear Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator A Details Operating June 1967
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 180.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator B Details Operating June 1967
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 171.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 171.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | April 2023 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cabin Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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