Salida
16880 County Road 220, Salida, CO 81201Plant Summary Information
Salida is ranked #43 out of 43 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salida is comprised of 1 generator and generated 12.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Salida |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Chaffee County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1908 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,282 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,235 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #270 out of 277 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #43 out of 43 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Salida
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Salida
Salida Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salida (474) |
| Plant Address | 16880 County Road 220, Salida, CO 81201 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.53419, -106.182 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1908 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 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 | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Arkansas River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 25.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1908 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Salida Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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