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Georgetown Hydro

Georgetown Hydro is a regulated hydroelectric power facility located in Georgetown, Colorado, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The plant operates with a hydraulic turbine technology, boasting an operating capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW). It is managed by the Public Service Company of Colorado, which also serves as the majority owner of the facility. Georgetown Hydro utilizes water as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region’s renewable energy portfolio. The facility plays a vital role in the power control area overseen by the Public Service Company of Colorado and is part of the larger ownership structure under Xcel Energy.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Public Service Company of Colorado

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

Public Service Company of Colorado

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Public Service Company of Colorado

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

South Clear Creek

Operating Capacity (MW):

1.6

Year First Unit in Service:

1906

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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