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GAS POWER PLANTSCherokee
Cherokee is a 1,006 MW operating gas power plant in Adams County, Colorado, operated by Public Service Co of Colorado.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 381 MW | |
| 7 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 255 MW | |
| 5 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 185 MW | |
| 6 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 185 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Steam Coal | 171 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 125 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 125 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Public Service Co of Colorado
- Location
- Adams County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- PSCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1,006 MW
Retired: 421 MW - First unit online
- Jun 1957
- EIA plant ID
- 469
Location
39.8073, -104.9645
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem