129th largest plant in Colorado · 6341st nationally
James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant is a hydroelectric power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 7.5 MW. It generates roughly 20.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,976 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 32% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant |
| City | Pueblo |
| County | Pueblo County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81005 |
| Coordinates | 38.27000, -104.72000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN40 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 4.0 MW | Operating | 2019 |
| GEN35 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.5 MW | Operating | 2019 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - East |
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.