155th largest plant in Colorado · 8126th nationally
Vinelands Power Plant is a hydroelectric power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 4.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Vinelands Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Grand Valley Power Llc |
| City | Palisade |
| County | Mesa County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81526 |
| Coordinates | 39.10169, -108.34574 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 4.5 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| 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.