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.
Gleanings: the energy transition
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis weighs in on building codes, Wyoming contemplates loss of oil and gas, New Mexico studies drilling loss, delivery EVs on the rise
Time to think beyond oil and gas?
A BlueGreen Alliance report documents the giant growth of the oil and gas sectors in Colorado and New Mexico—and why it’s time to plan for the inevitable bust.
New report says why Comanche 3 is a prime candidate for closing
Newest coal plant in the West has been closed for most of last year Comanche 3 resumed operations on Jan. 13 after being off-line for much of the last year. It’s the newest and biggest coal plant in Colorado—but it shouldn’t have a long life, says a new report issued...
The ski industry and climate change
After the Biden election, figures in the ski industry saw improved prospects for strong federal action on climate change despite a divided Senate.
Are there rivers beyond the Colorado?
A scientist who co-wrote a book about the Colorado River, what he calls the charismatic megafauna of Western rivers, calls for more attention to other rivers, too.
