Query
Crystal
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Crystal
Generated
2026-10-17T09:05:06.969Z

Briefing on Crystal

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
28 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1978
Operating since
1
Generators
57.8%
Capacity factor
144 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Crystal is a 28 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado, currently Operating.

Crystal is reported in Colorado since 1978 under U S Bureau of Reclamation. Available operating and financial measures include 57.8% capacity factor and 144 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Montrose, Colorado
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Operator
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Grid
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
Plant ID
6159

What stands out

1

Crystal is a 28 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 57.8% capacity factor and 144 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#8 of 49
National rank
#418 of 1,462

Why it matters

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