Query
Basalt
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Basalt
Generated
2026-10-17T06:14:51.754Z

Briefing on Basalt

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
5 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1985
Operating since
1
Generators
42.7%
Capacity factor
19 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Basalt is a 5 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado, currently Operating.

Basalt is reported in Colorado since 1985 under City of Aspen- (CO). Available operating and financial measures include 42.7% capacity factor and 19 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Eagle, Colorado
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
City of Aspen- (CO)
Operator
City of Aspen- (CO)
Grid
Public Service Company of Colorado
Plant ID
7458

What stands out

1

Basalt is a 5 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 42.7% capacity factor and 19 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Public Service Company of Colorado
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#23 of 49
National rank
#868 of 1,462

Why it matters

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