Ames Hydro
650 Ames Rd., Ophir, CO 81426Plant Summary Information
Ames Hydro is ranked #35 out of 46 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ames Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 548.0 MWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Ames Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | San Miguel County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1906 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,382 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,057 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 46 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ames Hydro
Ames Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ames Hydro (6207) |
| Plant Address | 650 Ames Rd., Ophir, CO 81426 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.866, -107.8831 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1906 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Trout Lake & Lake Hope |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Ames Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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