Strontia Springs Hydro Plant
4910 South Platt River Rd, Littleton, CO 80125Plant Summary Information
Strontia Springs Hydro Plant is ranked #36 out of 43 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Strontia Springs Hydro Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2024 to November 2024.
| Plant Name | Strontia Springs Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver City & County of |
| Location | Douglas County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1986 |
| Last Update | Nov 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,987 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,084 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #156 out of 277 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 43 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Strontia Springs Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Strontia Springs Hydro Plant (10081) |
| Plant Address | 4910 South Platt River Rd, Littleton, CO 80125 |
| Utility | Denver City & County of (5068) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.4326, -105.1263 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 69-16-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | S. Platte River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 0.3 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 0.3 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Strontia Springs Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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