Is Chris Wright right or wrong?
Energy secretary insists an emergency justified the federal order. Attorney General Phil Weiser and environmmental groups find that claim a real leg-puller. Papers filed in federal court.
How batteries are changing Colorado’s energy game
Plunging battery storage prices have allowed utilities to deepen their use of lower-cost renewables, even in tiny places on the eastern plains more accustomed to storing grains
Might coal be around in Colorado awhile longer?
Retirements of coal units at Craig, Hayden, Pueblo and Colorado Springs all in flux
Not looking good at all
Might the Colorado River runoff be as bad as 2002? March could bring snow and rain. Almost certainly it will bring warm temperatures.
Why has Phil Weiser filed so many lawsuits?
Colorado attorney general — and gubernatorial candidate — says when you’re facing a playground bully, you fight back
Takeaways from Auden Schendler
Author of “Terrible Beauty” spoke in metro Denver this past week. Lsteners left with key messages in mind.
Groups say PUC needs to rein in Xcel
Utility makes near-record profits from its electric and gas operations in Colorado even as it seeks to raise rates
How much water remains in aquifers of SE Colorado?
Study being completed will help guide decisions about continued mining of groundwater in the Springfield area. Ogallala will be gone within 20 years, but the deepest formation could last a century.
Xcel Energy gets a very big green light
PUC commissioners approve plans for up to 4,100 megawatts of new renewable energy, storage, and a bit of natural gas
Data centers in Colorado, yes, but on what terms?
One bill before Colorado Legislature proposes tax breaks. Another says data centers must have 100% clean energy. Part I of a series.
Compromise is so terribly, terribly hard
Give Colorado River negotiators room, said Jim Lochhead, former CEO of Denver Water. But now, it’s in the hands of the feds
Five quick questions for KC Becker
Colorado Solar and Storage Association’s CEO talks about upcoming conference, a premier annual event in Colorado’s energy transition
