Ray D Nixon
6598 Ray Nixon Rd, Fountain, CO 80817Plant Summary Information
Ray D Nixon is ranked #13 out of 282 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ray D Nixon is comprised of 3 generators and generated 356.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 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 | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #618 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 126 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 282 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 5 Colorado Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 92.7% Natural Gas : 7.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ray D Nixon
Ray D Nixon Details
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 92.7% Natural Gas : 7.2% |
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 207 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 195 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1980 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2029 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| 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 |
Generator GT1 Details Operating July 1999
| 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 |
Generator GT2 Details Operating July 1999
| 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 |
Ray D Nixon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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