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Ray Nixon Power Plant.

Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Nixon's coal retirement

If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable replacement power supplies for the coal-fired unit at the Ray... If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable...

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Celebrate Earth Month

We're working hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve regional air quality and conserve resources for future... We're working hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve...

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Working for tomorrow

Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today and in the future. Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today...

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End of an era for Martin Drake Power Plant

On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug. 27) will be the last day we burn coal at Drake. On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug....

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Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six new natural gas generators that will be brought online in... We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six...

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A positive outlook for 2021

In 2021, we will be able to overcome the obstacles and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. In 2021, we will be able to overcome the obstacles and embrace the...

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Colorado Springs now powered by wind

For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of renewable energy from two wind farms in northeast Colorado. For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of...

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