The Cascade Hydro Power Plant, which is currently under construction, will be the fourth of its type in our community. It is located adjacent to Highway 24 and the Pikes Peak Highway exit.
The plant will generate about 850 kilowatts of electricity – enough to power about 600 homes.
Because water moves at such a fast pace down the mountain, we need to regulate the pressure before it enters our treatment plants. Currently, we are using a pressure-reducing station. The addition of the Cascade Hydro Power Plant allows us to leverage natural resources and create renewable energy.
Movement of water through a wheel turns the turbine and generator to make electricity. Since water power is the fuel that turns the generator, the energy created is clean and green.
Project facts
- The plant is scheduled for completion fall 2009.
- The project will not affect water supply to Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls or Cascade.
- All construction is limited to the existing property currently owned by Springs Utilities and includes:
- a small power house approximately 30 feet by 30 feet by 16 feet
- a new turbine generator unit in the power house
- a pad-mount transformer approximately 5 feet by 6 feet by 6 feet
- After completion, the current pressure-reducing station will be removed.
- Construction may require occasional, short-term road closures or limited access.
- Customer input will be used to decide the color of the facility, which will blend with the natural landscape.
