Blue Spruce Energy Center
1751 N Powhaton Rd, Aurora, CO 80019Plant Summary Information
Blue Spruce Energy Center is ranked #30 out of 283 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blue Spruce Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 171.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Blue Spruce Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Adams County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 581.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,163 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #540 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blue Spruce Energy Center
Blue Spruce Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blue Spruce Energy Center (55645) |
| Plant Address | 1751 N Powhaton Rd, Aurora, CO 80019 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.74788, -104.6814 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2003 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 581.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT01 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 130 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 144 MW |
| Minimum Load | 66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 130 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 144 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 130 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 144 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CT02 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 134 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 148 MW |
| Minimum Load | 71 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 134 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 148 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 134 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 148 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Blue Spruce Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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