Twin Buttes Wind Project
31965 county Road, Lamar, CO 81052Plant Summary Information
Twin Buttes Wind Project is ranked #47 out of 290 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Twin Buttes Wind Project generated 60.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Twin Buttes Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Power LLC |
| Location | Bent County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 228.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 837.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,380 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #718 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #47 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 33 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) Avangrid Power LLC (2024 to 2025) |
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Twin Buttes Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Twin Buttes Wind Project (56460) |
| Plant Address | 31965 county Road, Lamar, CO 81052 |
| Utility | Avangrid Power LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.6735, -102.8622 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2007 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 228.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-15-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WT1 Details Operating July 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 50 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 50 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Twin Buttes Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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