Tag: power plant
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Extra steam, not smoke, visible in north Colorado Springs from power plant
Residents may notice extra steam, which may be mistaken for smoke, coming from the Birdsall Power Plant in north Colorado Springs. The steam is more visible in colder weather and is generated from its cooling towers. The plant is located at 213 Nichols Boulevard by N Nevada Avenue and E Fillmore Street. Customers are urged to not…
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Martin Drake Power Plant smokestacks start coming down in Colorado Springs
The demolition of the most prominent parts of the Martin Drake Power Plant began this week. According to the Colorado Springs Utilities, workers on Monday began the “careful removal” of one of the old coal power plant’s smokestacks, which have been features of the city’s skyline for decades. “This milestone only comes after weeks of…