McPhee
n/a, Cortez, CO 81302Plant Summary Information
McPhee is ranked #37 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McPhee is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | McPhee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Montezuma County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,653 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,138 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #154 out of 269 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for McPhee
McPhee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McPhee (7372) |
| Plant Address | , Cortez, CO 81302 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.57522, -108.574 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 5.4 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | McPhee Reservoir-Dolores River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
McPhee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Cortez Solar 2, LLC | Cortez, CO | 5.3 GWh | 13.8 mi |
| Cortez Solar 3, LLC | Cortez, CO | 3.9 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Drop 5 | Montrose, CO | 8.9 GWh | 70.8 mi |
| Four Corners | Fruitland, NM | 7.8 TWh | 61.4 mi |
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| Navajo Dam | Farmington, NM | 91.4 GWh | 75 mi |
| Red Mesa Solar Project | Red Mesa, UT | 192.8 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| San Juan Solar I | Kirtland, NM | 73.8 GWh | 52.1 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro | Montrose, CO | 10.8 GWh | 70.6 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 20.4 GWh | 74.4 mi |
| SMPA Solar 1 Community Solar | Bedrock, CO | 1.8 GWh | 49.5 mi |
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| Tri-County Water Hydropower Project | Ridgway, CO | 16.1 GWh | 63.9 mi |
| Vallecito Hydroelectric | Bayfield, CO | 25.7 GWh | 56.3 mi |
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