Tesla
690 W Monument Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80840Plant Summary Information
Tesla is ranked #8 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tesla is comprised of 1 generator and generated 11.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1997 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 62.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 221.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,732 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #451 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tesla
Tesla Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tesla (7233) |
| Plant Address | 690 W Monument Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80840 |
| Utility | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.97366, -104.90114 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1997 |
| Annual Generation | 62.4 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1997
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Tesla Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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