Pueblo, Colorado’s coal plant is retiring, and discussions are under way for replacement options. An ideal solution that could foster economic development in the city could be the energy parks concept. Energy parks integrate multiple renewable energy source and storage solutions like batteries, and potentially co-locate with electricity consumers such as factories or data centers, all connected to the grid at a single point. Replacing the Comanche coal plant with an energy park would facilitate a more affordable, reliable, resilient, and clean Colorado grid. It would also provide around $40 million annually in replacement property tax for Pueblo County, stimulate economic development and job creation, and make Pueblo a statewide leader in the energy transition – all while minimizing financial, planning, and operational risk through a diverse approach to a reliable electricity supply.