Colorado Energy Nations Company

1003 Vasquez St., Golden, CO 80401

Plant Summary Information

Colorado Energy Nations Company is ranked #13 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Colorado Energy Nations Company is comprised of 3 generators and generated 41.0 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2024 to July 2024.

Plant NameColorado Energy Nations Company
Utility NameMolson Coors USA LLC
LocationJefferson County, CO
Initial Operation DateSeptember 1976
Last Update Jul 2024
Annual Generation 146.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 4.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,676 out of 11,825 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #818 out of 2,250 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #57 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #13 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operators Colorado Energy Nations Company LLLP (2013 to 2014)
Colorado Energy Nations Company LLC (2015 to 2019)
Molson Coors USA LLC (2020 to 2023)

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Colorado Energy Nations Company Details

Summary Information
Plant NameColorado Energy Nations Company (10003)
Plant Address1003 Vasquez St., Golden, CO 80401
UtilityMolson Coors USA LLC (63637)
Latitude, Longitude39.7606, -105.215
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Jul 2024
Initial Operation DateSeptember 1976
Annual Generation 146.2 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number84-326-005
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)
NAICS CodeBeverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing (312)
Sector Industrial CHP (7)
Water SourceClear Creek
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPublic Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO
Grid Voltage 13.20 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline NotesXCEL Energy is our LDC. Public Service Company of Colorado owns the pipeline which in turn connects to the Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) line.
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1976

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity10 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1976
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Pulverized Coal TechnologyNo
Subcritical TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 1977

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity10 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1977
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Pulverized Coal TechnologyNo
Subcritical TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN3 Details Operating June 1983

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity20 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity20 MW
Winter Capacity20 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1983
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Pulverized Coal TechnologyNo
Subcritical TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Colorado Energy Nations Company Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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