Valmont Combustion Turbine Project
1800 N 63rd, Boulder, CO 80302Plant Summary Information
Valmont Combustion Turbine Project is ranked #20 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 #4,478 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,263 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #86 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 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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Monthly Net Generation for Valmont Combustion Turbine Project
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 |
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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