Front Range Power Plant
6615 Generation Drive, Fountain, CO 80817Plant Summary Information
Front Range Power Plant is ranked #5 out of 299 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Front Range Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 866.4 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Front Range Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #459 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #279 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 299 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 35 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Front Range Power Plant
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Front Range Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Front Range Power Plant (55283) |
| Plant Address | 6615 Generation Drive, Fountain, CO 80817 |
| Utility | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.6281, -104.7069 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2003 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| 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 | 00-159-000 |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 153.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 153.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 246.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 190 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Front Range Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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