Spindle Hill Energy Center
6355 Weld County Rd 19, Fort Lupton, CO 80530Plant Summary Information
Spindle Hill Energy Center is ranked #39 out of 250 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spindle Hill Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 156.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Spindle Hill Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Invenergy Services LLC |
| Location | Weld County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 316.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,829 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #637 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 33 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spindle Hill Energy Center
Spindle Hill Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spindle Hill Energy Center (56445) |
| Plant Address | 6355 Weld County Rd 19 Fort Lupton, CO 80530 |
| Utility | Invenergy Services LLC (49893) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.09219, -104.88784 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2007 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 316.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
| 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Town of Frederick |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 155 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 135 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 135 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 143 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 143 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 155 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 135 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 135 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 143 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 143 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Spindle Hill Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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