Hillcrest Pump Station
4200 South Happy Canyon Rd, Denver, CO 80237Plant Summary Information
Hillcrest Pump Station is ranked #34 out of 46 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hillcrest Pump Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Hillcrest Pump Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver City & County of |
| Location | Denver County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,295 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,048 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #146 out of 281 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 46 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hillcrest Pump Station
Hillcrest Pump Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hillcrest Pump Station (54142) |
| Plant Address | 4200 South Happy Canyon Rd, Denver, CO 80237 |
| Utility | Denver City & County of (5068) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.6419, -104.9138 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 10-97-300 |
| 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 | Cherry Creek Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Hillcrest Pump Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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