Colorado
power plants.
Colorado has 134 operating power plants in the catalog, 14,259 MW in all. The catalog also marks 4 plants as Retired, with 605 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 52.6% of operating capacity, with coal second at 27.3%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Craig Station (1,428 MW, recorded start year 1979).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Colorado electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Colorado
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Colorado
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Colorado get its electricity?
Across the 134 operating plants in the catalog, capacity is led by natural gas at 52.6%, then coal at 27.3%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Colorado?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Colorado is Craig Station, a coal facility with 1,428 MW and a recorded start year of 1979.
How many power plants are in Colorado?
The catalog tracks 134 operating power plants in Colorado, with 14,259 MW in all. It also marks 4 plants as Retired, with 605 MW of capacity.