Where is University of Colorado?

In Boulder County, Colorado (CO). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is University of Colorado?

33 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns University of Colorado?

EIA-860M names University of Colorado as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as University of Colorado LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Colorado here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "University of Colorado LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is University of Colorado still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

University of Colorado

University of Colorado is a 33 MW natural gas power plant in Boulder County, Colorado, operated by University of Colorado. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1992.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 33 MW; 31 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1992
EIA plant ID: 54372

Where it is

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County: Boulder County, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.0076, -105.2692
Balancing authority: PSCO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of Colorado
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

Every plant University of Colorado reports to EIA →

University of Colorado: FAQ

Where is University of Colorado?: In Boulder County, Colorado (CO). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is University of Colorado?: 33 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns University of Colorado?: EIA-860M names University of Colorado as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as University of Colorado LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Colorado here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "University of Colorado LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is University of Colorado still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.