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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSCarter Hydro
Carter Hydro is a 2.6 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Larimer County, Colorado, operated by Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.3 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.3 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
- Location
- Larimer County, Colorado
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Sector
- Commercial Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 2.6 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2012
- EIA plant ID
- 58622
Location
40.3242, -105.2089
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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