Lower Molina
n/a, Molina, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
Lower Molina is ranked #25 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lower Molina is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lower Molina |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Mesa County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,267 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #903 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #134 out of 291 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lower Molina
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Lower Molina Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lower Molina (520) |
| Plant Address | , Molina, CO 81401 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.19366, -108.04409 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Bonham Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Lower Molina Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #893 | Birch Creek Power | Terreton, ID | 10.4 GWh |
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| #895 | Annex Creek | Juneau, AK | 10.3 GWh |
| #896 | Thermalito Diverson Dam | Oroville, CA | 10.3 GWh |
| #897 | Carter Hydro | Berthoud, CO | 10.3 GWh |
| #898 | Sylvan | Pillager, MN | 10.1 GWh |
| #899 | Lyonsdale Associates | Lyons Falls, NY | 10.0 GWh |
| #900 | Elmer | Croghan, NY | 10.0 GWh |
| #901 | Stillwater Hydro Electric Project | Stillwater, NY | 10.0 GWh |
| #902 | Garland Canal Power Plant | Powell, WY | 9.9 GWh |
| #904 | Dahowa Hydro | Greenwich, NY | 9.9 GWh |
| #905 | Dayton Hydro | Ottawa, IL | 9.9 GWh |
| #906 | Benton Falls Associates | Benton, ME | 9.9 GWh |
| #907 | Hailesboro 4 Plant | Hailesboro, NY | 9.8 GWh |
| #908 | Sandstone Rapids | Town of Stephenson, WI | 9.7 GWh |
| #909 | Weybridge | Weybridge, VT | 9.7 GWh |
| #910 | Austin | Austin, TX | 9.7 GWh |
| #911 | Island Park | Island Park, ID | 9.7 GWh |
| #912 | Union Falls | Au Sable Forks, NY | 9.6 GWh |
| #913 | Ladysmith Dam | Ladysmith, WI | 9.6 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Pivot Solar 3 LLC (CSG) | Parachute, CO | 3.8 GWh | 15.5 mi |
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