Boulder
5701 North Highway 12, Boulder, UT 84716Plant Summary Information
Boulder is ranked #5 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Utah in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boulder is comprised of 3 generators and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Boulder |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Garkane Energy Coop, Inc |
| Location | Garfield County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 75.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,262 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #713 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 121 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 26 Utah Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Boulder
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Boulder Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boulder (3699) |
| Plant Address | 5701 North Highway 12, Boulder, UT 84716 |
| Utility | Garkane Energy Coop, Inc (6957) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.9858, -111.4383 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 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 | Boulder Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Garkane Energy Coop, Inc (6957) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 2.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1958 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1958 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1961 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Boulder Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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