Ray D Nixon

6598 Ray Nixon Rd, Fountain, CO 80817

Plant Summary Information

Ray D Nixon is ranked #13 out of 283 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Ray D Nixon is comprised of 3 generators and generated 245.8 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	Ray D Nixon
Utility Name	City of Colorado Springs - (CO)
Location	El Paso County, CO
Initial Operation Date	April 1980
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	14.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #628 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #75 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #13 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 5 Colorado Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 90.7% Natural Gas : 9.2%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Ray D Nixon (8219)
Plant Address	6598 Ray Nixon Rd, Fountain, CO 80817
Utility	City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989)
Latitude, Longitude	38.63345, -104.70577
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	April 1980
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 90.7% Natural Gas : 9.2%

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	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	37.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	30 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1999

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	37.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	30 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1999

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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