American Gypsum Cogeneration
740 Hwy 6, Gypsum, CO 81637Plant Summary Information
American Gypsum Cogeneration is ranked #23 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
American Gypsum Cogeneration is comprised of 4 generators and generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | American Gypsum Cogeneration |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Materials Co LLC |
| Location | Eagle County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 21.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 438.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,165 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,357 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for American Gypsum Cogeneration
American Gypsum Cogeneration Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | American Gypsum Cogeneration (54630) |
| Plant Address | 740 Hwy 6, Gypsum, CO 81637 |
| Utility | Eagle Materials Co LLC (54839) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.64857, -106.94939 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 21.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 91-146-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc (8773) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 480.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | SOURCE GAS DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator D-1 Details Standby March 1990
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator D-2 Details Standby March 1990
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator T-1 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator T-2 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
American Gypsum Cogeneration Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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