Trinidad (CO)
1925 E Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082Plant Summary Information
Trinidad (CO) is ranked #16 out of 17 distillate fuel oil power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Trinidad (CO) is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Trinidad (CO) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Trinidad - (CO) |
| Location | Las Animas County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 94 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,239 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,156 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #282 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 17 Colorado Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Trinidad (CO)
Trinidad (CO) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Trinidad (CO) (511) |
| Plant Address | 1925 E Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082 |
| Utility | City of Trinidad - (CO) (19204) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.17898, -104.48749 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc (16616) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TRINIDAD CITY OF |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Standby May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1999
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1999
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1999
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Trinidad (CO) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Power Authority | P O Box 703409 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
| Arkansas River Power Authority | P O Box 703409 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 | Generator 6 | 100.00% |
| Arkansas River Power Authority | P O Box 703409 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 | Generator 7 | 100.00% |
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