Modernization of Boulder Canyon Hydro ProjectCX(s) Applied: A9Date: 03/30/2010Location(s): Boulder, ColoradoOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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March 30, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: A9
Date: 03/30/2010
Location(s): Boulder, Colorado
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
This project will refurbish the existing Boulder Canyon hydroelectric facility with a new turbine, generator, and wiring. Without new equipment, operation of the outdated facility is expected to cease within 5 years or less. The facility could produce over 500,000 megawatt hours of electricity over the lifetime of the project using existing water storage and transmission facilities. There will be no new construction outside of the facility. The bridge over Boulder Creek that provides access to the facility will need to be reinforced to support the removal of the old equipment and installation of the new turbine and generator.