Colorado Springs Utilities Aeroderivative Gas Facilities

Client:

Colorado Springs Utilities

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Project Type:

Engineering & Design
Project Management

Market Type:

Energy

Key Takeaways

80% Carbon Reduction Goal

Colorado Springs Utilities is pursuing an 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.

Reliability During Transition

The new units are designed to maintain electric reliability as the utility shifts its generation mix.

Power System Modernization

The generation project is part of a broader modernization of the utility’s power delivery system.

About the Project

Stanley Consultants Assisting Utility Push for Carbon Reduction

Colorado Springs Utilities is taking steps to achieve an 80 percent reduction in carbon by 2030. As part of that initiative, Stanley Consultants is designing natural gas generation to enable retirement of the coal-fired Drake power plant while maintaining electric reliability. As the utility completes modernization of its power delivery system in parallel, these natural gas units will be placed into service backing up new renewable generation assets and ensuring clean and reliable power for its customers.

By The Numbers

80%

Carbon Reduction by 2030 (Program Goal)

Solutions

Engineering & Design

Engineering and design services at Stanley Consultants combine our robust technical skills with forward-thinking innovation to deliver the highest-quality results.

Engineering Project Management

At Stanley Consultants, our project management solutions deliver projects on time, within budget, and within the specifications our clients are seeking. We have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects across industries ranging from energy to water to transportation. Our methodologies are designed to support an efficient workflow, mitigate risk and address the needs of all stakeholders. Stanley Consultants is an innovative, experienced project management partner you can trust.