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Brush Generation Facility297.2 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

The Brush Generation Facility is a vital gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States of America, specifically at coordinates 40.2415, -103.6310. With a capacity of 297.2 MW, this plant plays an essential role in the energy landscape of its region, providing reliable electricity to meet local demand. Owned and operated by Colorado Energy Management, the Brush Generation Facility has been in operation since its commissioning in 1996 and continues to support the energy needs of the surrounding communities through its efficient natural gas technology.

Capacity
297.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Colorado Energy Management
Location
40.2415°, -103.6310°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,153. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #6,204 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,285 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

30 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Colorado Energy Management operates 1 plants totalling 297 MW

Regional density

45 plants within 100 km, 4,075 MW combined

Nearest plant: Pawnee (4.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 40.241500, -103.631000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
574.1 Kt
1172 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
17.22 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
124.8K
cars per year
76.5K
homes per year
26.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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