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Taylor Hydro Project

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GCEA has been working to develop a hydro-generation project at the Taylor Dam and in early 2020 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (UVWUA). GCEA and UVWUA intend to form a jointly-owned entity to develop, own and operate the plant. The MOU contemplates the development of a 200-500 kW hydro generation project at Taylor Dam.  A generating plant of this size would operate at or near full capacity twenty-four hours a day year-round. This high capacity factor could result in 1.6-3.9 million kilowatt-hours annually. By comparison, a 200 kW hydro project would produce about the same amount of energy annually as some 1,000 kW (1 megawatt) fixed-tilt solar arrays. Next steps will involve permitting with the Bureau of Reclamation, review, and update of prior studies and project design.

Taylor Hydro Project History

Learn about the history of the Taylor Hydro Project.

Taylor Hydro Project
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      • Appliance Rebates
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  • Renewable Energy
    • Green the Grid
      • Green Power Program History
    • Net Metering
    • Doyleville Wind Turbine
    • Taylor Hydro Project
    • Community Solar Garden
    • Rooftop Solar
  • Community
    • Energy Assistance
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    • Lineworker School
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