Front Range passenger rail: nostalgia or viable part of our future?
Using existing tracks now devoted to freight instead of building new infrastructure matters entirely in these coming trains between Denver and Fort Collins.
Between chicken sandwiches and coffee mugs came big news
United Power CEO shares news of $262 million from Washington but also predictions about what to expect and what not. That includes the Colorado Rockies playing in the World Series.
Have the stars finally aligned for Front Range passenger rail?
Agreement clears way for passenger trains between Denver and Fort Collins in 2029. The last time a passenger train ran on those tracks was 1967.
Too much Magic Marker?
Leslie Glustrom gets support of her contention that Xcel Energy has gotten into the habit of redacting information in its filings that should really be public
Contested Craig unit to burn coal again
Southwest Power Pool tells Tri-State it needs electricity from closed unit because of resource adequacy concerns
A record-hot March. Now comes an El Niño?
Will inflows into Lake Powell will drop below those of 2002? You remember that year? A year of heat, drought and fire. An essay about changes and what precipitates them.
Colorado Connector it is
Name chosen for passenger train that is to link Front Range communities from Pueblo to Fort Collins
Phil Weiser’s stance on climate action as governor
Attorney general speaks vigorously. He has demonstrated his ability to sue the Trump administration. What else could Colorado expect if he is elected?
Michael Bennet on why he should be governor
A U.S. senator since 2009, Bennet believes he can be more effective as governor. He advocates the “carbon cap and invest” as the way for Colorado to move forward on climate action. Details, though, were sparse.
Jared Polis on where we are in the journey
Governor talks about why geothermal and nuclear, too, and the continuing role of natural gas as Colorado tries to drive down emissions beyond 80%
Can data center developers help Xcel Energy drive down emissions?
Utility depicts proposed large-load tariff as a way of teaming with developers to bring on innovation
Why so much excitement about the SPP RTO?
Many — but not all — electrical utilities in Colorado joined a new regional market called an RTO. Among the happiest CEOs is Durango’s Chris Hansen.
