Frank Knutson
13501 Powhaten Road, Commerce City, CO 80022Plant Summary Information
Frank Knutson is ranked #20 out of 35 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Frank Knutson is comprised of 2 generators and generated 26.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Frank Knutson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc |
| Location | Adams County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 102.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,459 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #916 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 35 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Frank Knutson
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Frank Knutson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Frank Knutson (55505) |
| Plant Address | 13501 Powhaten Road, Commerce City, CO 80022 |
| Utility | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.94113, -104.68202 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 102.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| 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 | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator BR1 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator BR2 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Frank Knutson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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