Power plants in La Plata County, Colorado
4 operating power plants in La Plata County, Colorado, with 18 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Plants
4
Nameplate capacity
18 MW
Net generation, 2025
70.5 GWh
Largest power plants in La Plata County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Ignacio Natural Gas PlantOther fuels | 6.1 | 46.6 | 87.3% |
| 2 | Vallecito HydroelectricHydro | 5.8 | 17.4 | 34.3% |
| 3 | TacomaHydro | 4.6 | 1.9 | 4.8% |
| 4 | LPEA Sunnyside Solar 1 FacilitySolar | 1.7 | 4.4 | 29.8% |
MW is the nameplate capacity of operating generators and batteries. Source: EIA-860M August 2026, published 2026-09-24, and EIA-923 2025. Page updated 2026-10-04. Data sources
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