Sugarloaf Hydro Plant
1099 County Road #48, Leadville, CO 80461Plant Summary Information
Sugarloaf Hydro Plant is ranked #41 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sugarloaf Hydro Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2023 to September 2023.
| Plant Name | Sugarloaf Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Lake County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1985 |
| Last Update | Sep 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,263 out of 11,717 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,223 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #172 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
STS Hydropower Ltd (2013 to 2017) STS Hydropower, LLC (2018 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sugarloaf Hydro Plant
Sugarloaf Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sugarloaf Hydro Plant (50435) |
| Plant Address | 1099 County Road #48 Leadville, CO 80461 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.25267, -106.37481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 3.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 88-151-000 |
| 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 | Arkansas River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SUG1 Details Operating November 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Sugarloaf Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | 100.00% |
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