Tacoma
#240 Electra Lake East, Durango, CO 81301Plant Summary Information
Tacoma is ranked #44 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tacoma is comprised of 2 generators and generated 957.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | La Plata County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1905 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 946.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,716 out of 11,717 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,337 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #260 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tacoma
Tacoma Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tacoma (6206) |
| Plant Address | #240 Electra Lake East Durango, CO 81301 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.52372, -107.78279 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1905 |
| Annual Generation | 946.0 MWh |
| 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 | Electra Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1905
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1905 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Tacoma Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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