After 64 years, Encina Power Plant goes dark
Encina Power Plant ceased power-generating operations for the first time since its construction in 1954....
Encina Power Plant
Hall, Schumacher differ on future of city
In one corner is Mayor Matt Hall, a 24-year veteran on the City Council. In the other corner, Councilwoman Cori Schumacher, who rode the anti-Measure...
As Election Day nears, District 1 candidates push messages
On Nov. 6, Carlsbad residents will take to the polls and choose between District 1 candidates Linda Breen, Tracy Carmichael, Barbara Hamilton and Dave McGee....
Terramar project gets update, decision scheduled for October
In October, the city will have a plan to improve the Terramar neighborhood....
Agua Hedionda dredging scheduled to begin next year
Removal of tons of sand from Agua Hedionda Lagoon is set to begin in January despite environmental concerns from residents....
Smaller Carlsbad power plant approved
On July 30, the California Energy Commission approved a license for NRG Energy to build a smaller and more efficient power plant on the site...
Amended power plant is 35% shorter than approved plant
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Energy Commission held an evidentiary hearing Wednesday and Thursday on a proposed power plant, which will replace the Encina Power Station....
Encina Power Station to be replaced by 2020
CARLSBAD — The California Energy Commission held two public workshops on Jan. 12 and Jan. 13 to update the public on the “peaker” style power...
Dredging will begin on Agua Hedionda Lagoon
CARLSBAD—About every two years, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon is dredged of sand to keep water flowing freely to cool the Encina Power Plant. The lagoon...
Proceedings for proposed power plant move forward
CARLSBAD—The California Energy Commission held a public workshop on Aug. 7 to get input on NRG Energy’s proposed peaker style power plant, which may replace...
