PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/6159
EIA plant 6159
Montrose · Montrose · CO
Crystal
Operated by U S Bureau of Reclamation
Published location
Where is Crystal?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
38.510573, -107.625335
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5,213 MWh |
| 2 | 5,169 MWh |
| 3 | 8,717 MWh |
| 4 | 17,069 MWh |
| 5 | 21,918 MWh |
| 6 | 20,528 MWh |
| 7 | 21,423 MWh |
| 8 | 19,684 MWh |
| 9 | 16,646 MWh |
| 10 | 3,263 MWh |
| 11 | 824 MWh |
| 12 | 3,842 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 28 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
6159
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Crystal Reservoir-Gunnison Riv
Data edition
2024-final