Two small victories for Tri-State G&T
Colorado-based wholesale supplier Tri-State G&T scored two small wins this week in cases involving dissident co-ops United Power and La Plata Electric.
Colorado coal plants ‘nudge’ reversed
In the effort to achieve cleaner air, it was one step forward then it’s back you go in a decision reversal by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission
Holy Cross and the ‘Journey to 100%’
Like those climbing it namesake mountain, Holy Cross Energy sees multiple pathways to the top, 100% renewable energy, which it seeks to achieve by 2030.
Eric Blank appointed to PUC
Eric Blank has been appointed to chair the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, which has a central role in the state’s decarbonizing of its economy.
Colorado icebox notably warmer
A few decades ago 19 below was barely worth mentioning in Fraser, which called itself the icebox of the nation. Now, it is. It’s part of a winter warming trend.
How Holy Cross Energy intends to deepen penetration of renewables
A pilot program of six home batteries represents an effort by Holy Cross Energy to better contour demands around supply as it moves toward 80% renewables.
Bye-bye coal and other regional briefs
The Economist say coal is becoming a museum piece (except in Asia), but perfervid hopes remain in Wyoming. More natural gas bans in California. Solar in Utah.
Net-zero and other Colorado briefs
Net zero talk in Vail, Aspen considers climate change and wildfire in 50-year water plan, droughty San Juans, and other energy and water briefs in Colorado.
Who’s next at the Colorado PUC?
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has indicated he will not reappoint Jeff Ackermann to the PUC. Here are 3 individuals he may be considering.
Can this car’s battery keep the rec center lights on and save money too?
A pilot project in Boulder is testing whether a Nissan Leaf battery can help light a city recreation center—and shave the electric bill for peak demand, too.
Tri-State’s carbon-constrained path
Tri-State G&T’s plan to deeply decarbonize its electrical supply in Colorado is voluminous, but it leaves many blanks to be filled in later.
Blue Sky Mountain in lieu of Evans?
Now 156 years after the Sand Creek bloodbath, Cheyenne and Arapaho have joined with The Wilderness Society to support Blue Sky Mountain to replace Mt. Evans.
