Query
Vallecito Hydroelectric
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Vallecito Hydroelectric
Technology
hydro
Generated
2026-10-17T18:52:08.534Z

Briefing on Vallecito Hydroelectric

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
6 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1989
Operating since
3
Generators
37.4%
Capacity factor
19 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Vallecito Hydroelectric is a 6 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado, currently Operating.

Vallecito Hydroelectric is reported in Colorado since 1989 under Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc. Available operating and financial measures include 37.4% capacity factor and 19 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
La Plata, Colorado
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc
Operator
Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc
Grid
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
Plant ID
50206

What stands out

1

Vallecito Hydroelectric is a 6 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 37.4% capacity factor and 19 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
#18 of 49
National rank
#828 of 1,462

Why it matters

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