Tri-County Water Hydropower Project
31297 Highway 550, Ridgway, CO 81432Plant Summary Information
Tri-County Water Hydropower Project is ranked #10 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tri-County Water Hydropower Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Tri-County Water Hydropower Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tri-County Water Conservancy District |
| Location | Ouray County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2014 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 26.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 90.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,602 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #665 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tri-County Water Hydropower Project
Tri-County Water Hydropower Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tri-County Water Hydropower Project (58901) |
| Plant Address | 31297 Highway 550 Ridgway, CO 81432 |
| Utility | Tri-County Water Conservancy District (58771) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.23917, -107.75806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2014 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 26.6 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Ridgway Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TCWG1 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator TCWG2 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Tri-County Water Hydropower Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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