Ruxton Park
100 Knull Drive, Manitou Spring, CO 80829Plant Summary Information
Ruxton Park is ranked #43 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ruxton Park is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2023 to September 2023.
| Plant Name | Ruxton Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1925 |
| Last Update | Sep 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,171 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,317 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #254 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #43 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ruxton Park
Ruxton Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ruxton Park (495) |
| Plant Address | 100 Knull Drive, Manitou Spring, CO 80829 |
| Utility | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.84135, -104.9738 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2001 to Sep 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 7.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1925 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ruxton Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1314 | Indian River Hydro | Russell, MA | 1.8 GWh |
| #1315 | Hoot Lake | Fergus Falls, MN | 1.8 GWh |
| #1316 | Sprague Hydro | Bly, OR | 1.8 GWh |
| #1318 | Niangua | Camdenton, MO | 1.7 GWh |
| #1319 | Bartholomew | Springville, UT | 1.7 GWh |
| #1320 | Prairie River | Grand Rapids, MN | 1.6 GWh |
| #1321 | Cottonwood | Lone Pine, CA | 1.6 GWh |
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