Shoshone (CO)
60111 Highway 6 & 40, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601Plant Summary Information
Shoshone (CO) is ranked #8 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shoshone (CO) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 17.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Shoshone (CO) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Garfield County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1909 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 91.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 331.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,656 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #344 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 299 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Shoshone (CO)
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Shoshone (CO) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shoshone (CO) (476) |
| Plant Address | 60111 Highway 6 & 40, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.57013, -107.22688 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1909 |
| Annual Generation | 91.8 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 | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator A Details Operating June 1909
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1909 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator B Details Operating June 1909
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1909 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Shoshone (CO) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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