Pole Hill
n/a, Loveland, CO 80537Plant Summary Information
Pole Hill is ranked #4 out of 43 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pole Hill is comprised of 1 generator and generated 23.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Pole Hill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Larimer County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 150.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 514.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,909 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #261 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 277 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 43 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pole Hill
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Pole Hill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pole Hill (519) |
| Plant Address | , Loveland, CO 80537 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.36506, -105.32507 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 150.6 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 | Colorado River |
| 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 January 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Pole Hill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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