Zuni Station

Location: Near downtown Denver, Colorado.

Plant Description: Zuni is a natural gas or oil-fired electric generating station. The facility also supplies steam for delivery to Xcel Energy's thermal energy customers in downtown Denver.

Power Production Capabilities and Steam Output: 107 megawatts (MW): Unit 1 -- 39 MW and Unit 2 -- 68 MW; Zuni Station is also capable of producing 300,000 pounds of steam per hour

Fuel Source: The plant normally uses natural gas for fuel. Number six fuel oil can also be used.

Plant History: Zuni Station was originally built in 1900 and called the LaCombe Plant.

Interesting Features: The plant is the only electric generating station in the Xcel Energy system that generates both electricity and steam for end-use customers.

Community Involvement: Zuni plant management is involved in neighborhood community action committees.

Contact Information:

• Plant Information and Tour Requests — 1-800-895-4999
• Media Inquiries — 303-294-2300