Valmont Combustion Turbine Project

1800 N 63rd, Boulder, CO 80302

Plant Summary Information

Valmont Combustion Turbine Project is ranked #21 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Valmont Combustion Turbine Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Valmont Combustion Turbine Project
Utility Name	Public Service Co of Colorado
Location	Boulder County, CO
Initial Operation Date	May 2000
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	31.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	465.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,549 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,262 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #87 out of 269 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #21 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	SWG Colorado LLC (2013 to 2019) Public Service Co of Colorado (2020 to 2023)

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Valmont Combustion Turbine Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Valmont Combustion Turbine Project (55207)
Plant Address	1800 N 63rd, Boulder, CO 80302
Utility	Public Service Co of Colorado (15466)
Latitude, Longitude	40.0205, -105.2009
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	May 2000
Annual Generation	31.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	00-118-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Hill Crest Reservoir
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	PUB SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
Pipeline Name	PUB SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator UN7 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	71.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	39.9 MW
Winter Capacity	39.9 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator UN8 Details Operating May 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	71.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	39.9 MW
Winter Capacity	39.9 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Valmont Combustion Turbine Project Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#1264	North 1st	Brooklyn, NY	31.5 GWh
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