McPhee
n/a, Cortez, CO 81302Plant Summary Information
McPhee is ranked #37 out of 46 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McPhee is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2024 to May 2024.
| Plant Name | McPhee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Montezuma County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Last Update | May 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,601 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,083 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #151 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 46 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for McPhee
McPhee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McPhee (7372) |
| Plant Address | , Cortez, CO 81302 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.57522, -108.574 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 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 | McPhee Reservoir-Dolores River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
McPhee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1076 | Great Falls Hydro Project | Paterson, NJ | 6.3 GWh |
| #1077 | Newport Hydro | Newport, NY | 6.3 GWh |
| #1078 | Mother Ann Lee | Harrodsburg, KY | 6.3 GWh |
| #1079 | Indian Orchard | Indian Orchard, MA | 6.3 GWh |
| #1080 | Angels | Angels Camp, CA | 6.3 GWh |
| #1081 | Cedar Falls (WA) | North Bend, WA | 6.2 GWh |
| #1082 | Pine View Dam | Ogden, UT | 6.2 GWh |
| #1084 | Glenwood Hydro | Medina, NY | 6.1 GWh |
| #1085 | Glen | Rutland, VT | 6.1 GWh |
| #1086 | Rocky River (SC) | Iva, SC | 6.1 GWh |
| #1087 | Upper Beaver Falls Project | Beaver Falls, NY | 6.0 GWh |
| #1088 | Indian Valley Dam Hydro Project | Clearlake Oaks, CA | 6.0 GWh |
| #1089 | Alice Falls Hydro Project | Keeseville, NY | 6.0 GWh |
| #1090 | Fall Creek | Hornbrook, CA | 6.0 GWh |
| #1091 | Iowa Hydro LLC | Maquoketa, IA | 6.0 GWh |
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| #1093 | High Falls | High Falls, NY | 5.9 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Cortez Solar 2, LLC | Cortez, CO | 9.5 GWh | 13.8 mi |
| Cortez Solar 3, LLC | Cortez, CO | 4.5 GWh | 18.7 mi |
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| Four Corners | Fruitland, NM | 7.1 TWh | 61.4 mi |
| Latigo Wind Park | Monticello, UT | 150.3 GWh | 48.5 mi |
| LPEA Sunnyside Solar 1 Facility | Durango, CO | 4.6 GWh | 50.1 mi |
| Navajo Dam | Farmington, NM | 72.0 GWh | 75 mi |
| Red Mesa Solar Project | Red Mesa, UT | 191.2 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| San Juan Solar I | Kirtland, NM | 434.5 GWh | 52.1 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro | Montrose, CO | 12.0 GWh | 70.6 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 23.0 GWh | 74.4 mi |
| SMPA Solar 1 Community Solar | Bedrock, CO | 1.7 GWh | 49.5 mi |
| Tacoma | Durango, CO | 4.3 GWh | 43.5 mi |
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| Tri-County Water Hydropower Project | Ridgway, CO | 17.0 GWh | 63.9 mi |
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