Foothills Hydro Plant
6730 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton, CO 80125Plant Summary Information
Foothills Hydro Plant is ranked #34 out of 43 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Foothills Hydro Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Foothills Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver City & County-Foothills |
| Location | Douglas County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,457 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,034 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 277 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 43 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Foothills Hydro Plant
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Foothills Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Foothills Hydro Plant (10070) |
| Plant Address | 6730 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton, CO 80125 |
| Utility | Denver City & County-Foothills (5164) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.4588, -105.0657 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 57-71-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | S. Platte River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Intermountain Rural Elec Assn (9336) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.88 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Foothills Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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