Towaoc
n/a, Cortez, CO 81302Plant Summary Information
Towaoc is ranked #17 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Towaoc is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Towaoc |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Montezuma County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1993 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 16.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 58.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,273 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #809 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Towaoc
Towaoc Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Towaoc (7373) |
| Plant Address | , Cortez, CO 81302 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.42954, -108.57487 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 16.8 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 | McPhee Reservoir-Dolores River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Towaoc Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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