Big Pivots: Colorado Springs says it can’t affordably meet 2030 emission targets; Xcel Energy warns about ‘resource adequacy’

Big Pivots: Colorado Springs says it can’t affordably meet 2030 emission targets; Xcel Energy warns about ‘resource adequacy’

The Ray Nixon Power Plant south of Colorado Springs burns both natural gas and coal, and the coal component was scheduled several years ago to close by 2030. That would have allowed the operator, Colorado Springs Utilities, to meet Colorado’s 2030 emissions reduction goals for the electric sector. Now, CSU — as the utility is known – has initiated talks with state officials about keeping the coal portion of the Nixon plant open for a few more ye…