A 15,000-foot view of Colorado’s legislative climate & energy landscape
Transportation and building emissions will top the energy and climate agenda as Colorado legislators seek to advance work on ambitious decarbonization goals.
Aspen takes step toward divestment
Aspen doesn’t have the financial bulk of New York or even Denver, but it “wants to put its money where its mouth is,” and that’s not in fossil fuels.
What the somersaults in automotive industry mean for Colorado’s EV goals
Surely there were high-fives among navigators of Colorado’s decarbonization roadmap when General Motors announced it was all in on EVs by 2035. Then more came.
Jeff Ackermann joins Center for New Energy Economy
Former Colorado PUC chairman Jeff Ackermann will transfer his knowledge about the evolving regional grid to Bill Ritter’s Center for the New Energy Economy.
Durango to have fast EV charger by this summer
Durango to have a high-speed charging station for EVs by summer, and new EV charger at Montrose is already getting unexpectedly strong use.
Xcel Energy on path to 35.3% wind generation in Colorado by end of 2021
Xcel Energy boasts of wind energy milestone in its eight-save service territory, and says 35.3% of its power in Colorado will be wind by end fo 2021.
Why this electric market matters for Colorado decarbonization
As unsexy as it sounds, an energy imbalance market is a necessary but important first step toward deep decarbonization of Colorado’s electricity and economy.
Colorado well represented among finalists for $10 million award
Colorado institutions are well represented among the 5 finalists for the Levers for Change $10 million award. The program seeks to accelerate decarbonization.
Climate liability lawsuit to stay in Boulder County
A lawsuit filed by Boulder and Boulder County will not get moved to Denver, as Suncor had asked, but must stay in Boulder, a judge has ruled.
Five ways Colorado Springs saves when it closes Drake coal plant
Colorado Springs Utilities will spend $100 million for natural-gas burners to replace the Drake power plant but will save money, water and cut pollution.
A deep rethink of the Colorado River
A new normal on the Colorado River? Think again, say authors of a new white paper. They say water managers need to be thinking much drier, a new abnormal.
Colorado new rules in the oil fields
Colorado has dramatically upended its approach to regulating oil and gas extraction, including methane emissions, with some regulations soon to take effect.
