Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229Plant Summary Information
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District is ranked #7 out of 71 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District is comprised of 6 generators and generated 10.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Metro Wastewater Reclamation District |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ENGIE Denver Metro LLC |
| Location | Denver County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1985 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 37.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 656.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,357 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 71 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Colorado Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Colorado Golden Energy Corp. (2013 to 2014) Colorado Energy Nations Company, LLC (2015 to 2023) ENGIE Denver Metro LLC (2024 to 2024) |
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Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (10180) |
| Plant Address | 6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229 |
| Utility | ENGIE Denver Metro LLC (56527) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.8078, -104.9542 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 37.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 84-103-000; '00-72-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | 16a. XCEL ENERGY (is LDC) 16b. Public Service Company of Colorado (pipeline owner.) |
Generator 1 Details Out of Service April 1985
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | April 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Out of Service April 1985
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | April 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby April 1985
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Standby April 1985
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 1985 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass 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 5 Details Operating August 2000
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Gaseous Propane |
| Startup Source | Gaseous Propane |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OBG / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 6 Details Operating September 2000
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Gaseous Propane |
| Startup Source | Gaseous Propane |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OBG / NG |
|---|---|
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Wastewater Reclam | 6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Metropolitan Wastewater Reclam | 6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Metropolitan Wastewater Reclam | 6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Metropolitan Wastewater Reclam | 6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
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