Briefing on Brush Generation Facility

The Brush Generation Facility, a 273 MW natural gas plant, has seen a substantial 138% increase in generation over the last six months despite a low overall capacity factor of 6.4%.

Overview

• Facility Name: Brush Generation Facility

• Status: Operating since 1990

• EIA Operator: Brush Power LLC

• Parent Company: small shareholder(s)

• Ownership: Alliance Energy Group LLC, Global Infrastructure Partners

Fleet Details

• Capacity: 273 MW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle plant

• Generators: 7 units

• Grid Interconnection: NERC: WECC, Balancing Authority: Public Service Company of Colorado

• Similar Plants: Shell Deer Park, Santa Rosa Energy Center, Tiverton Power Plant

• Nearby Plants: Pivot Solar 52, Pivot Solar 14 LLC (CSG), Pivot Solar 2 LLC (CSG)

Operational Performance

• Annual Generation: 154 GWh

• Capacity Factor: 6.4%

• Recent Generation (Q4 2024): 9 GWh (Oct), 8 GWh (Nov), 4 GWh (Dec)

• Generation Trend: Increased by 138% over the past 6 months compared to the prior 6 months

Financial Profile

• Capital Expenditure: $965/kW (Source: eia_agg_cost)

Despite its low capacity factor, the Brush Generation Facility has shown a significant increase in recent generation, suggesting an evolving role within its grid, potentially influenced by the growing presence of nearby solar facilities. The relatively high CapEx per kW for a natural gas plant indicates a substantial investment in its development or upgrades.