Pueblo considering nuclear energy when Comanche 3 closes
The coal power plant in Pueblo could likely close in less than 19 years.
Natalie Chuck
Comanche Three is the largest coal power plant in Colorado, sitting off of Lime Road just outside of Pueblo s downtown.
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PUEBLO â Nuclear could be the next option in Pueblo as an energy source.
In a town hall on Thursday, Pueblo s Board of County Commissioners and other leaders from all over the country presented different reasons and strategies that they would like to see come to life for a Zero Emission Technology Nuclear power plant.
The Suncor oil refinery in Denver, June 2, 2020.
Nearly two years after committing Colorado to a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, Gov. Jared Polis has a plan to make it happen.
On Thursday, the governor’s office released a final “roadmap” to achieve the goals in the state’s 2019 climate action plan. The legislation calls for a 26 percent reduction in emissions by 2025 and a 50 percent reduction by 2030. Those targets are measured against Colorado’s 2005 emissions.
“This is by far the most ambitious and expansive planning document that Colorado has ever produced on climate change,” Polis said. “And as we pursue this work, we also must ensure that our efforts promote racial equity and economic justice.”