The Williams Creek Generating Station will include 400 megawatts (MW) of natural gas-based generation similar to the generators on the former Martin Drake Power Plant site.
The technology is highly efficient because they turn on rapidly to meet our peak demand, typically experienced in summer. They also produce lower emissions than other options.
The new generators will be located near our existing Williams Creek Substation site.
The 160-acre site is near Lower Williams Creek, southeast of Fountain in unincorporated El Paso County. The area is east of Williams Creek Road and south of Squirrel Creek Road, and is on property already owned by Colorado Springs Utilities.
These additional generation sources are needed to reduce carbon emissions, meet state regulations and to meet the evolving power needs of existing and future customers.
How to engage
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Email engage@csu.org with questions or concerns.
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Leave a message at (719) 668-7765 for our Community Engagement team. We respond in 24 business hours.
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We appreciate everyone who joined us at the Sept. 15 open house in Fountain. As additional engagement opportunities are planned, we'll share details on this page.
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