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.
A milestone day for La Plata Electric
Electrical cooperative expects to both save money and reduce emissions after it goes independent of Tri-State G&T on April 1
What about this warm, wacky and very weird weather?
Meteorologists say Colorado’s record temperatures in March were “anomalous.” Will we shrug it off, like so much other evidence of climate change?
Data centers, extreme heat, and the slowed retreat of coal
From Pueblo to Craig, coal plants may be slower to quit puffing. New demand from data centers is a central theme. There’s also this matter of weird heat.
Why big batteries are a Colorado game changer
Utilities are briskly adding batteries, allowing deeper penetration of lower-cost renewables and reducing cost increases to consumers. Other storages technologies may be nearing adoption.
More than 500,000 solar panels
Last solar panel installed at Black Hollow. It will have 257 megawatts of capacity for four northern Colorado communities.
Federal court sides with United Power over exit from Tri-State
Electrical cooperative will pay about $331 million to leave
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
