JM Shafer Generating Station

6811 Weld County Road 31, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621

Plant Summary Information

JM Shafer Generating Station is ranked #17 out of 282 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

JM Shafer Generating Station is comprised of 7 generators and generated 204.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	JM Shafer Generating Station
Utility Name	Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc
Location	Weld County, CO
Initial Operation Date	June 1994
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	798.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	8.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #890 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #478 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #17 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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JM Shafer Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	JM Shafer Generating Station (50707)
Plant Address	6811 Weld County Road 31, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
Utility	Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151)
Latitude, Longitude	40.0986, -104.7736
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	June 1994
Annual Generation	798.1 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	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	Municipality
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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator LMA Details Operating June 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	58.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	272 MW
Winter Capacity	272 MW
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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 LMB Details Operating June 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	58.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1994

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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 STA Details Operating June 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	52.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Minimum Load	5.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1994

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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 STB Details Operating June 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	52.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Minimum Load	5.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1994

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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 LMC Details Operating July 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	58.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1994

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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 LMD Details Operating July 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	58.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1994

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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 LME Details Operating July 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	J272
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	58.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1994

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy 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

JM Shafer Generating Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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