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5.8 MW Hydro operating in La Plata, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
5.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1989
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Vallecito Hydroelectric is a 5.8 MW hydroelectric power plant located in La Plata County, Colorado. The plant began operating in 1989 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of 3 generators and is owned and operated by Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc. Vallecito Hydroelectric is connected to the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Vallecito Hydroelectric generated 19,135 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 37.4%. The plant is fueled by water (WAT). When ranked by capacity, Vallecito Hydroelectric is the 18th largest hydroelectric plant in Colorado out of 49, and the 834th largest in the United States out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
79 MWh
Latest Month
19.1K MWh
Annual Generation
37.4%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $13.3M
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP