In response to Dick Standaert’s July 10 letter, I wanted to take a moment to share the strategy behind the future of the Ray Nixon power plant specifically, and also our energy future.Colorado Springs Utilities’ energy mix by 2030 will include more than 40% of natural gas-based generation, with the remainder including solar, wind, hydroelectricity, and purchased carbon-free based power.While the addition of green energy to our portfolio is a big part of our path forward for a host of reasons, it is not our only energy source. Because we are absolutely committed to the reliability and resiliency of our electric system, a number of solutions will remain in our portfolio.At the present time, we will continue to dedicate resources to efficiency and…
GUEST COLUMN: A commitment to clean energy, system reliability | Opinion
