Decommissioning options for Drake Power Plant
 

In 2015, the Utilities Board set a decommissioning date for the Martin Drake Power Plant of no later than 2035. As leadership changed in the last election, the discussion to accelerate this date has evolved.

 

We are currently evaluating a number of earlier decommissioning options for the plant. Throughout the year, we will present retirement scenarios to the Utilities Board, with final selections presented in December for evaluation. These scenarios will take into consideration items like rate impacts, utility uses for the site and downtown revitalization plans.

Determining an earlier decommissioning date for the plant is just the beginning as this resource will need to be replaced. We want to hear what our customers think about decommissioning the plant. Attend a Utilities Board meeting, call us and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news.

811 Safe Dig Day at Sky Sox this Friday

Don't forget to join us at the Sky Sox game this Friday, Aug. 11 for 811 Safe Dig Day! Tickets can be purchased at skysox.com for the 7 p.m. game at Security Service Field.

National 811 Day is a reminder to call 811 or click colorado811.org three days before digging to have your utility lines marked for free. Visit csu.org for more information.

Pick My Payment Date program

Residential customers are now eligible for our Pick My Payment Date program. Our improved program offers a convenient solution to balancing your monthly expenses.

Call 448-4800 to choose any day between the first and the 28th day of the month for your payment due date.

Propane plant upgrades save money, improve safety

We're beginning the first phase of improvements to our propane
air plant, deferring about $10 million in construction costs to build a new plant.

Expect increased traffic and noise along Marksheffel and the surrounding roads, as well as flaring from the site, which is a monitored activity that's used to safely remove excess propane vapor.

Completion of phase one is expected by December 2017, while phase two will likely begin in the spring. Learn more about our efforts to save money and improve safety at csu.org.