198th largest plant in Colorado · 9978th nationally
Taylor Draw Hydroelectric Facility is a hydroelectric power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 2.3 MW. It generates roughly 34 MWh per year — enough to power about 3 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 0% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Taylor Draw Hydroelectric Facility |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rio Blanco Water Conserv Dist |
| City | Rangely |
| County | Rio Blanco County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81648 |
| Coordinates | 40.10627, -108.71116 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COX1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 2.3 MW | Operating | 1993 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.