Glenwood Light & Power Company power plant 1898
The origins of the Glenwood Springs Electric System dates back to 1886 with the
construction of a coal-fired, steam driven electric power plant on the north
bank of the Grand (Colorado) River, just west of what is now the Hot Springs
Pool. The Glenwood Light & Water Company operated the electric system until it
was purchased by the City of Glenwood Springs in 1947, and converted to a
municipal utility (photo courtesy of Frontier Historical Society).
Links
Glenwood Springs Line Extension Policy
Banner Specifications
Self
Conducted Home Energy Audits
Glenwood Springs Electric System
Municipal Operations Center 2002
Currently, the City's service territory covers approximately 34 square miles.
Approximately 45 miles of overhead line and 70 miles of underground line provide
electrical service to about 4,460 residential customers and 1,241 commercial
customers inside and outside the corporate limits.
The majority of electrical energy consumed by our customers is currently
supplied by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. The City has a small
allocation from the Western Area Power Administration.
