North Fork Hydro Plant
49548 U.S 285, Grant, CO 80448Plant Summary Information
North Fork Hydro Plant is ranked #23 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Fork Hydro Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | North Fork Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver City & County of |
| Location | Park County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 12.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 43.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,594 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #889 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #112 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Fork Hydro Plant
North Fork Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Fork Hydro Plant (10423) |
| Plant Address | 49548 U.S 285, Grant, CO 80448 |
| Utility | Denver City & County of (5068) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.4616, -105.677 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 12.7 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | North Fork River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Intermountain Rural Elec Assn (9336) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
North Fork Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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