The retirement of the older units at Encina Power Station will create important environmental benefits, including a one-third reduction in both water usage and greenhouse gas emissions on a per megawatt basis
NRG is helping to meet California's need for reliable, efficient power in a way that meets both environmental and aesthetic concerns by replacing the older units with a physically smaller, more efficient power generating plant.
The new facility not only will provide rapid response to peak demand periods, such as warmer summer days, but also will support the integration of renewable, intermittent energy resources, such as solar and wind, that are being added to the California grid.
We appreciate the support we've received from the Energy Commission and the Air District, and their recognition of the value our Carlsbad Energy Center Project will bring to the San Diego region by helping to meet growing energy demand