Why nighttime heat matters so much
All-time daily temperature records have been smashed in Colorado this summer, but here’s why the rising overnight minimums are so concerning
Walking the legislative talk of environmental justice
Colorado legislators in 2021 passed a suite of laws that define a new approach for making decisions in this energy transition. What will this mean exactly?
A triumph for wind on the ‘gangplank’
It was a day for triumph as the last wind farm along Colordo’s northern border was completed, giving Guzman Energy 145 megawatts of capacity.
A talk with CEO of Leeward Renewable Energy
Jason Allen explains how wind turbines are becoming more powerful and why he would like to see stability in federal tax credits.
Colorado energy gleanings
United Power has joined the Southwest Power Pool, solar trade group lauds Morgan County, and Colorado’s new transmission group slow to get off ground.
New plans for Delta-Montrose solar
Will this revised plan that calls for the kinds of irrigation satisfy county commissioners in Colorado’s Delta County? This is the agrivoltaics story on its edge.
Xcel Energy’s new planning team leader
How will Xcel Energy squeeze emissions to match its promises? The company’s planning team leader Alice Jackson describes many questions that await answers.
An investment to rival those of I-70 and DIA
Xcel Energy will spend $9-$10 billion on new transmission and energy generation as it leaves coal behind. Just how important is this investment?
A huge pivot for Xcel and Colorado
Xcel’s sprawling plans for its giant pivot from coal will dramatically transform the landscape of eastern Colorado. TBD: When will the state’s youngest coal plant close?
Renewable natural gas is hard to find
As Colorado starts squeezing natural gas from bujldings, Black Hills Energy proposes a voluntary program that will primarily use carbon offsets. Renewable natural gas itself is hard to find.
Colorado energy gleanings
Black Hill Energy’s plan for 90% emissions reduction, microhydro at Snowmass, Eagle County’s beneficial electrification, Solar United Neighbors
Good (mostly) in California. How about Colorado?
Colorado has many energy balls in the air. Should a concept called community choice energy help in its energy transition. It has mostly worked in California.
