Colorado Springs Utilities to diversify energy mix
Two requests for proposal for 1,500 MW of new, clean power in Colorado.
Image for illustration purposes.
USA, Colorado Springs: Two requests for proposal for 1,500 MW of new, clean power in Colorado.
Colorado Springs Utilities aims to prepare the community for a new energy future, enhance the city’s economic vitality and meet its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 80 % by 2030 by issuing two requests for proposals (RFPs) in July 2023 for 1,500 MW of new electric generation and 100 MW of energy storage.
The target to introduce these new resources into Springs Utilities’ electric system is May 2028.
“Thanks to our proactive planning, we can meet customer demands with our existing generation resources,” said Travas Deal, Springs Utilities CEO. “Yet, to meet our carbon emission reduction goals, manage customer costs, provide enhanced electric grid reliability, and stay a step ahead of the next wave of technology and regulations, we must continue to diversify our energy mix.”
Springs Utilities is seeking about 525 MW of solar, 100 MW of energy storage, 625 MW of wind and 350 MW of natural gas capacity by 2030. However, due to the dynamism of the energy market, the organization is open to alternative technology types and a combination of resources that align with its reliability and sustainability goals.
Source: T&D World
#Clean Power#Colorado Springs Utilities#energy mix#request for proposals