100-year-old Colorado Springs coal-fired power plant demolished, signaling transition to cleaner energy.

The $20M demolition of the century-old Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs is complete, marking the end of its coal-fired energy production. The demolition signifies a move towards cleaner, sustainable energy sources, with plans to close the Ray Nixon Power Plant by 2029 and invest in natural gas and renewable resources to maintain system reliability. The site of the demolished plant will be decided by the city after a public process, in line with the city's Sustainable Energy Plan.

August 29, 2024
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