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 Replacing existing units 1, 2 and 3 with the more efficient and lower profile power generators helps the City of Carlsbad in its goal of phasing out the existing power plant so that the site can one day be redeveloped for community and commercial uses. This initial phase of the Carlsbad Energy Center is also expected to facilitate the eventual retirement and decommissioning of the remaining units from the original power plant, when the State determines power from the remaining station is no longer needed.
NRG West will work collaboratively with the City of Carlsbad and local residents to create a shared vision for the phased redevelopment of the existing power plant site.
The new power plant will be concealed by terrain and situated east of the railroad tracks and west of the freeway - the spot the City chose in its South Carlsbad Redevelopment Plan.
NRG West recognizes that the Agua Hedionda Lagoon is a rich environmental resource and we continue to provide environmental maintenance, sand replenishment as well as offering support to the Hubbs-Sea World fish hatchery.
The City of Carlsbad will benefit directly from the modernized power plant through collecting tax revenues estimated at $4 to $5 million annually in addition to the creation of 350 construction jobs.
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