Crystal
n/a, Montrose, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
Crystal is ranked #5 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crystal is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Montrose County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 144.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 511.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,807 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #270 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crystal
Crystal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crystal (6159) |
| Plant Address | , Montrose, CO 81401 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.51057, -107.62534 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 144.3 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 | Crystal Reservoir-Gunnison Riv |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 120.75 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Crystal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #273 | Saluda Lexington | Columbia, SC | 143.3 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Crystal.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Hydro | Ophir, CO | 6.6 GWh | 46.7 mi |
| Ash Mesa Solar, LLC | Olathe, CO | 19.3 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| Blue Mesa | Gunnison, CO | 246.8 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Drop 5 | Montrose, CO | 9.3 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Lower Molina | Molina, CO | 12.1 GWh | 52.3 mi |
| Mesa CSG 2 Massicotte | Palisade, CO | 3.3 GWh | 56.5 mi |
| Mesa PV1 | Grand Junction, CO | 3.4 GWh | 61.2 mi |
| Morrow Point | Montrose, CO | 309.8 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXXI LLC (CSG) | Debeque, CO | 3.4 GWh | 57.6 mi |
| Pitkin County Solar | Aspen, CO | 9.3 GWh | 64.9 mi |
| Pivot Solar 1 LLC (CSG) | Parachute, CO | 1.9 GWh | 67.3 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro | Montrose, CO | 12.0 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 23.0 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| SMPA Solar 1 Community Solar | Bedrock, CO | 1.8 GWh | 64.9 mi |
| South Canal Hydro-1 | Montrose, CO | 18.9 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| South Canal Hydro-3 | Montrose, CO | 14.2 GWh | 8.4 mi |
| Tri-County Water Hydropower Project | Ridgway, CO | 16.1 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Upper Molina | Molina, CO | 23.8 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| USS Fruita Solar LLC CSG | Fruita, CO | 7.4 GWh | 58.8 mi |
| Vinelands Power Plant | Palisade, CO | 15.6 GWh | 56.3 mi |