SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City Utilities of Springfield is breaking ground on three new natural gas turbines at McCartney Generating Station.
The utility company says the new turbines are an addition to the existing turbines at McCartney and will meet a growing need for electricity as Springfield and its surrounding area continue to grow.
“The Southwest Power Pool increased its planning reserve margin requirements, so we need to have additional generation for that purpose,” said Dwayne Fulk President and CEO of City Utilities. “But we also need to plan ahead to replace some of our aging fleet as it gets to the end of its useful life, and to plan for future growth in Springfield.”…