Fountain Valley Power Facility
18693 Boca Raton Heights, Fountain, CO 80817Plant Summary Information
Fountain Valley Power Facility is ranked #13 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fountain Valley Power Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 23.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Fountain Valley Power Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Fountain Valley Power LLC |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 211.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,433 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #723 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 277 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fountain Valley Power Facility
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Fountain Valley Power Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fountain Valley Power Facility (55453) |
| Plant Address | 18693 Boca Raton Heights, Fountain, CO 80817 |
| Utility | Fountain Valley Power LLC (6632) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.5569, -104.6875 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 211.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 01-162-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission |
| Pipeline Notes | LDC is not on drop down list. Natural Gas Provider is Kinder Morgan who is owned by Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator S1 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S2 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S3 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S4 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S5 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S6 Details Operating August 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fountain Valley Power Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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