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5 MW Hydro operating in Eagle, CO — Public Service Company of Colorado
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1985
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.3631, -106.8219
County
Eagle, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | City of Aspen- (CO) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | City of Aspen- (CO) | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Basalt hydroelectric plant is located in Eagle County, Colorado. The plant has a total capacity of 5 MW and began operating in 1985. It is owned and operated by the City of Aspen (CO). The plant utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
Basalt's latest annual generation was 18,775 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 42.7%. The plant operates within the Public Service Company of Colorado balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, Basalt ranks 23rd out of 49 power plants in Colorado, and 870th out of 1464 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
636 MWh
Latest Month
18.8K MWh
Annual Generation
42.7%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $11.5M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
25.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility