Lamar Plant
100 North Second Street, Lamar, CO 81052Plant Summary Information
Lamar Plant is ranked #32 out of 34 wind farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lamar Plant generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Lamar Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Lamar - (CO) |
| Location | Prowers County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1946 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 43.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,662 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,102 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #116 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 34 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lamar Plant
Lamar Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lamar Plant (508) |
| Plant Address | 100 North Second Street, Lamar, CO 81052 |
| Utility | City of Lamar - (CO) (10633) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.03333, -102.53792 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1946 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Lamar - (CO) (10633) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator IC2 Details Out of Service January 1946
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1946 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC1 Details Out of Service January 1949
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator T1-T3 Details Operating February 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 3 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 3 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator T4 Details Operating February 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Lamar Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Power Authority | P O Box 703409 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
| Arkansas River Power Authority | P O Box 703409 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 | Generator 6 | 100.00% |
| Arkansas River Power Authority | P O Box 703409 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 | Generator T4 | 100.00% |
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