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COAL POWER PLANTSNucla
Nucla is a 114 MW retired coal power plant in Montrose County, Colorado, operated by Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingNov 1959 (completed)
- ClosedSep 2019 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST4 | Conventional Steam Coal | 79 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 12 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 12 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Conventional Steam Coal | 12 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc
- Location
- Montrose County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 114 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 1959
- EIA plant ID
- 527
Location
38.2383, -108.5069
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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