Flatiron
n/a, Loveland, CO 80539Plant Summary Information
Flatiron is ranked #2 out of 37 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Flatiron is comprised of 3 generators and generated 36.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Flatiron |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Larimer County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 176.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 762.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,508 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #231 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 37 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Flatiron
Flatiron Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Flatiron (518) |
| Plant Address | , Loveland, CO 80539 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.365, -105.23603 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 176.7 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 | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1954
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Flatiron Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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