286th largest plant in Colorado · 12336th nationally
Georgetown Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 1.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Georgetown Hydro |
|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co Of Colorado |
| City | Georgetown |
| County | Clear Creek County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80444 |
| Coordinates | 39.69190, -105.69780 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.6 MW | Operating | 1906 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.6 MW | Operating | 1908 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of Colorado |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.