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 |
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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 11,835 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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