Valmont
1800 N. 63rd St., Boulder, CO 80302Plant Summary Information
Valmont is ranked #24 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valmont is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Valmont |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Boulder County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1964 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 255.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,336 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,466 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #104 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valmont
Valmont Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valmont (477) |
| Plant Address | 1800 N. 63rd St., Boulder, CO 80302 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0195, -105.202 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 15.9 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 | No |
| 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 | South Boulder Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PUB SERVICE CO OF COLORADO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Valmont Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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