American Gypsum Cogeneration

740 Hwy 6, Gypsum, CO 81637

Plant Summary Information

American Gypsum Cogeneration is ranked #25 out of 35 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

American Gypsum Cogeneration is comprised of 4 generators and generated 5.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	American Gypsum Cogeneration
Utility Name	Eagle Materials Co LLC
Location	Eagle County, CO
Initial Operation Date	March 1990
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	21.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	445.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,273 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,360 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #99 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 35 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.9%

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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 May 2026
Initial Operation Date	March 1990
Annual Generation	21.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.9%

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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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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