Rocky Mountain Energy Center
6211 Weld County Rd 51, Keenesburg, CO 80643Plant Summary Information
Rocky Mountain Energy Center is ranked #6 out of 286 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rocky Mountain Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 843.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rocky Mountain Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Weld County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #452 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #275 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 286 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Rocky Mountain Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rocky Mountain Energy Center (55835) |
| Plant Address | 6211 Weld County Rd 51, Keenesburg, CO 80643 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0908, -104.5953 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2004 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | RKM0 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 175.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 146 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 166 MW |
| Minimum Load | 82 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | RKM0 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 175.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 146 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 166 MW |
| Minimum Load | 82 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | RKM0 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 334.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 305 MW |
| Minimum Load | 64 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Rocky Mountain Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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