Vallecito Hydroelectric
13029 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122Plant Summary Information
Vallecito Hydroelectric is ranked #11 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Vallecito Hydroelectric is comprised of 3 generators and generated 7.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Vallecito Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc |
| Location | La Plata County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 25.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 90.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,737 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #691 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #89 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Vallecito Hydroelectric
Vallecito Hydroelectric Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Vallecito Hydroelectric (50206) |
| Plant Address | 13029 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122 |
| Utility | Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc (27762) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.37772, -107.57875 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 25.7 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 | 3174-012, 3174-000 |
| 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 | Pine River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | La Plata Electric Assn, Inc (10539) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1989
| 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 | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Vallecito Hydroelectric Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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