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Central utility plant boilers provide steam heat to seven downtown buildings, facilities staff say
Summary
El Paso County facilities staff described how three 10,000,000-BTU boilers at the county Central Utility Plant produce steam that heats seven downtown judicial and civic buildings, and explained maintenance and safety checks required when a unit is taken offline.
El Paso County facilities staff on a tour described how a centralized boiler system heats seven main downtown buildings, including the courthouse and nearby civic venues. Josh, the county mechanical team lead, said the Central Utility Plant houses three 10,000,000-BTU boilers that “feed steam to 7 buildings downtown.”
The explanation came during a facilities walkthrough in downtown Colorado Springs intended to show maintenance work behind the county’s buildings. The description matters for residents because a centralized…
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