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3 MW Hydro operating in Boulder, CO — Public Service Company of Colorado
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1987
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.0111, -105.3347
County
Boulder, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Boulder, City of - (CO) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Boulder City of | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant is a 3 MW hydroelectric facility located in Boulder County, Colorado. It commenced operations in 1987 and is owned and operated by Boulder City of. The plant utilizes a single generator and is fueled by water (WAT) using conventional hydroelectric technology. It is interconnected to the grid within the Public Service Company of Colorado balancing authority, operating within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 8,616 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 32.6%. The Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant is ranked as the 35th largest hydroelectric facility in Colorado out of 49 such plants, and it holds a national ranking of 1071 out of 1464 hydroelectric plants in the United States.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
372 MWh
Latest Month
8.6K MWh
Annual Generation
32.6%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $6.9M
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Grid Voltage
25.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
IPP Non-CHP