Comanche (CO)
2005 Lime Rd., Pueblo, CO 81006Plant Summary Information
Comanche (CO) is ranked #18 out of 129 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Comanche (CO) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Comanche (CO) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Pueblo County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 67.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #140 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Colorado Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 98.0% Natural Gas : 2.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Comanche (CO)
Comanche (CO) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Comanche (CO) (470) |
| Plant Address | 2005 Lime Rd., Pueblo, CO 81006 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.2081, -104.5747 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 98.0% Natural Gas : 2.0% |
| 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 | Arkansas River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PUB SERVICE CO OF COLORADO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 396 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 330 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 330 MW |
| Minimum Load | 170 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1975 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 2010
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 856.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 750 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 766 MW |
| Minimum Load | 450 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Comanche (CO) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc | 3799 Highway 82, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 | Generator 3 | 8.00% |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | P O Drawer A5496 N. US Hwy 85, Sedalia, CO 80135 | Generator 3 | 25.33% |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 1800 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202 | Generator 3 | 66.67% |
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| #11 | Scherer | Juliette, GA | 7.4 TWh |
| #12 | Jeffrey Energy Center | St. Mary's, KS | 7.2 TWh |
| #13 | Sherburne County | Becker, MN | 7.1 TWh |
| #14 | Limestone | Jewett, TX | 7.1 TWh |
| #15 | Belle River | China Twp, MI | 7.4 TWh |
| #16 | Walter Scott Jr Energy Center | Council Bluffs, IA | 6.7 TWh |
| #17 | Baldwin Energy Complex | Baldwin, IL | 6.6 TWh |
| #19 | Shawnee | West Paducah, KY | 6.5 TWh |
| #20 | Nebraska City | Nebraska City, NE | 6.4 TWh |
| #21 | Gerald Gentleman | Sutherland, NE | 6.3 TWh |
| #22 | J K Spruce | San Antonio, TX | 6.1 TWh |
| #23 | Elm Road Generating Station | Oak Creek, WI | 7.8 TWh |
| #24 | Columbia (WI) | Pardeville, WI | 5.7 TWh |
| #25 | La Cygne | La Cygne, KS | 5.7 TWh |
| #26 | Independence Steam Electric Station | Newark, AR | 5.6 TWh |
| #27 | Iatan | Weston, MO | 5.4 TWh |
| #28 | Springerville | Springerville, AZ | 5.2 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Comanche (CO).
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Solar 1 | Pueblo, CO | 589.3 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Busch Ranch II Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 155.2 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 83.7 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| CEC Solar #1117, LLC | Pueblo, CO | 4.1 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Clear Spring Ranch PV Project | Fountain, CO | 19.0 GWh | 28 mi |
| Comanche Solar | Pueblo, CO | 229.9 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| CSU Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 1.1 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| CSWIND America Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 27.2 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Fountain Valley Power Facility | Fountain, CO | 143.3 GWh | 24.9 mi |
| Front Range Power Plant | Fountain, CO | 1.4 TWh | 29.9 mi |
| James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant | Pueblo, CO | 20.8 GWh | 9 mi |
| Neptune Energy Center Hybrid | Boone, CO | 662.9 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Palmer Solar | Fountain, CO | 142.1 GWh | 29.4 mi |
| Pike Solar Hybrid | Fountain, CO | 434.1 GWh | 28.6 mi |
| Pueblo Airport Generating Station | Pueblo, CO | 1.6 TWh | 8.2 mi |
| Ray D Nixon | Fountain, CO | 1.3 TWh | 30.2 mi |
| Sun Mountain Solar 1 | Unincorporated Pueblo, CO | 449.7 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Thunder Wolf Energy Center Hybrid | Avondale, CO | 543.3 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| USS Giveback Solar LLC (CSG) | Pueblo, CO | 5.0 GWh | 18 mi |
| Vestas Towers America, Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 2.1 GWh | 3.5 mi |