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Ruxton Park

Ruxton Park is a hydraulic turbine facility located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The plant operates with a capacity of 1 megawatt and is part of the WAPA Colorado-Missouri Region power control area. The facility is regulated and is operated by the City of Colorado Springs, which also serves as the majority owner through Colorado Springs Utilities. Utilizing water as its primary fuel source, Ruxton Park contributes to the region’s renewable energy portfolio while supporting local energy needs.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

City Of Colorado Springs Colorado

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

Colorado Springs Utilities

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

WAPA Colorado-Missouri Region

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Municipality

Operating Capacity (MW):

Year First Unit in Service:

1925

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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