Colorado Bend II Generating Station

Natural gas serves as a bridge to a clean energy future, giving off less than half of the carbon emissions of coal when burned

Colorado Bend II Generating Station is a 1,143-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle gas and steam turbine generation facility in Wharton, Texas, owned and operated by Constellation. The facility began commercial operations in June 2017 and includes two low-carbon combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGT).​

Colorado Bend II's gas turbines are the most advanced design of their type, making them two of the cleanest, most efficient combined-cycle gas turbine units in the country. The new units use air for cooling instead of water, which is important in drought-prone Texas.

Constellation takes a safety-first approach in our culture and business practices. All Constellation generation facilities employ sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety. Plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and federal regulatory agencies. Emergency planning includes coordination with local and municipal officials, as well as thousands of volunteers and first responders.

To protect the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we've implemented a number of initiatives to promote safe behaviors both on and off the job. These include a safety behavior observation program and focused initiatives on areas of high risk. We offer safety training, which is integrated with leadership development programs for supervisors and managers, as well as new employee orientation. Finally, a safety peer group identifies successful pilot programs or new practices that can then be adopted by the entire organization.

Colorado Bend II Generating Station pays local real estate taxes every year to support county and township government, area schools, libraries, park districts, and other public services.

Constellation takes a safety-first approach in our culture and business practices. All Constellation generation facilities employ sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety. Plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and federal regulatory agencies. Emergency planning includes coordination with local and municipal officials, as well as thousands of volunteers and first responders.

To protect the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we've implemented a number of initiatives to promote safe behaviors both on and off the job. These include a safety behavior observation program and focused initiatives on areas of high risk. We offer safety training, which is integrated with leadership development programs for supervisors and managers, as well as new employee orientation. Finally, a safety peer group identifies successful pilot programs or new practices that can then be adopted by the entire organization.

Colorado Bend II Generating Station pays local real estate taxes every year to support county and township government, area schools, libraries, park districts, and other public services.

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Wharton, Texas 77488

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