University of Colorado
Natural gas power plant in Boulder County, Colorado. 32 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by University of Colorado.
Also known as EIA plant 54372
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 32 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- August 1992First generator online
- Operator
- University of ColoradoEIA operator ID 22208
- Grid
- PSCOBalancing authority PSCO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Boulder County, CO40.0076, −105.2692
- EIA plant ID
- 54372EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Colorado produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
167 MWh
167 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
0.1%
2024: 1.6%
January to July 2026
0 MWh
Provisional
Range, 2016 to 2025
0.2–6.3
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2020
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 180,000 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 143,155 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 4,669 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 89,019 | Not reported | 11 of 12 |
| 2005 | 54,162 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 28,150 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 27,769 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 38,995 | Not reported | 11 of 12 |
| 2009 | 3,101 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 4,245 | 1.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 4,031 | 1.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 3,925 | 1.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 7,364 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 6,672 | 2.5% | 11 of 12 |
| 2015 | 459 | 0.3% | 7 of 12 |
| 2016 | 2,067 | 0.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 2,911 | 1.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 861 | 0.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 5,964 | 2.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 6,339 | 2.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 2,544 | 0.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 3,313 | 1.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 2,445 | 0.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 4,617 | 1.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 167 | 0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 0 | 0.0% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 16.0 | August 1992 |
| GT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 16.0 | August 1992 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of Colorado as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about University of Colorado
How much power does University of Colorado produce?
University of Colorado reported 167 MWh (167 MWh) of net generation in 2025, a 0.1% capacity factor on 32 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 0 MWh, which is provisional.
Where is University of Colorado?
University of Colorado is in Boulder County, Colorado, at 40.0076, −105.2692. It is in the Public Service Company of Colorado balancing area (PSCO).
Who operates University of Colorado?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Colorado as the operator (EIA operator ID 22208). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Colorado start operating?
Its first generator began operating in August 1992, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page