Vallecito Hydroelectric

13029 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122

Plant Summary Information

Vallecito Hydroelectric is ranked #14 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Vallecito Hydroelectric is comprised of 3 generators and generated 580.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Vallecito Hydroelectric
Utility Name	Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc
Location	La Plata County, CO
Initial Operation Date	May 1989
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	17.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	59.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,514 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #735 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #108 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #14 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Vallecito Hydroelectric (50206)
Plant Address	13029 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122
Utility	Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc (27762)
Latitude, Longitude	37.37772, -107.57875
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 1989
Annual Generation	17.4 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	3174-012, 3174-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Pine River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	La Plata Electric Assn, Inc (10539) CO
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1989
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1989
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1989
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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