Colorado Energy Nations Company
1003 Vasquez St., Golden, CO 80401Plant Summary Information
Colorado Energy Nations Company is ranked #13 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colorado Energy Nations Company is comprised of 3 generators and generated 36.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Colorado Energy Nations Company |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Molson Coors USA LLC |
| Location | Jefferson County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1976 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 143.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,717 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #823 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Colorado Energy Nations Company LLLP (2013 to 2014) Colorado Energy Nations Company LLC (2015 to 2019) Molson Coors USA LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Colorado Energy Nations Company Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colorado Energy Nations Company (10003) |
| Plant Address | 1003 Vasquez St., Golden, CO 80401 |
| Utility | Molson Coors USA LLC (63637) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.7606, -105.215 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1976 |
| Annual Generation | 143.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 84-326-005 |
| 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 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing (312) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Clear Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | XCEL Energy is our LDC. Public Service Company of Colorado owns the pipeline which in turn connects to the Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) line. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Colorado Energy Nations Company Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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