Carter Hydro
7150 West Co. Rd. 8E, Berthoud, CO 80513Plant Summary Information
Carter Hydro is ranked #28 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Carter Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Carter Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District |
| Location | Larimer County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2012 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 39.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,944 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #968 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #125 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Carter Hydro
Carter Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Carter Hydro (58622) |
| Plant Address | 7150 West Co. Rd. 8E, Berthoud, CO 80513 |
| Utility | Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (58577) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.32417, -105.20889 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Carter Lakes Res |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Poudre Valley R E A, Inc (15257) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Carter Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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