Fountain Valley Power Facility
18693 Boca Raton Heights, Fountain, CO 80817Plant Summary Information
Fountain Valley Power Facility is ranked #18 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fountain Valley Power Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 30.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
Plant Name | Fountain Valley Power Facility |
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Utility Name | Fountain Valley Power LLC |
Location | El Paso County, CO |
Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
Last Update | Aug 2024 |
Annual Generation | 70.3 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 873.1 k MMBtu |
Ranked #3,538 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #995 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #71 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
Ranked #18 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fountain Valley Power Facility
Fountain Valley Power Facility Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Fountain Valley Power Facility (55453) |
Plant Address | 18693 Boca Raton Heights, Fountain, CO 80817 |
Utility | Fountain Valley Power LLC (6632) |
Latitude, Longitude | 38.5569, -104.6875 |
Generation Dates on File | Aug 2001 to Aug 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
Annual Generation | 70.3 GWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 01-162-000 |
Regulatory Information | |
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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 | Wells |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
Pipeline Name | Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission |
Pipeline Notes | LDC is not on drop down list. Natural Gas Provider is Kinder Morgan who is owned by Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator S1 Details Operating July 2001
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
Minimum Load | 15 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 2001 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S2 Details Operating July 2001
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
Minimum Load | 15 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 2001 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S3 Details Operating July 2001
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
Minimum Load | 15 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 2001 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S4 Details Operating July 2001
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
Minimum Load | 15 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 2001 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S5 Details Operating July 2001
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
Minimum Load | 15 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | July 2001 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S6 Details Operating August 2001
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
Minimum Load | 15 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | August 2001 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Fountain Valley Power Facility Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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