We need coal but can we afford Comanche 3?
Latest outage of unit at Pueblo muddles the storyline about Colorado’s energy transition
Consider Jason Crow’s warning in light of Sand Creek
President Trump calls Crow and other members of Congress traitors. But an Army captain who refused orders in 1864 today is remembered with reverence for his defiance.
Might Oh Be Joyful be the highest megawatt-scale solar project?
Crested Butte pushes ahead toward decarbonization goals. This project took a team effort.
How about just closing Comanche 3 for good?
Environmental groups outline their views about what is best in wake of Colorado coal plant’s latest — and extended — outage.
Will nuclear ever be an option for DIA?
CEO says it remains at least 15 years out. Some think it should never be an option.
Many eyes on the Colorado River. The Rio Grande may be more urgent.
New study of river from headwaters in Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates need for changes.
Another (near) Lake Wobegone year
Water years are different from calendar years, but in both temperatures continue to rise in Colorado
Bryan Hannegan & the bigger leagues
CEO of Holy Cross Energy admits that he would relish the opportunity to plot an energy transition at a larger electrical utility. But, he said, capable CEOs need approprirate compensation.
After a misstep about nuclear, DIA now looking at all energy options
Denver airport expects today’s electrical demand of 45 megawatts to expand to 300 to 400 megawatts in the next two decades
A possible victory for moderate solar regs
Recall election unsets bitter enemy of utility-scale solar, leaving two “unaffiliates” in majority on Montrose County board
Should this have instead been called the Data Center Solicitation?
PUC posts 276-page decision after a year-plus evaluaton of Xcel Energy’s Just Transition Solicitation
Do we really have an electricity crisis in Colorado?
Federal government may order coal-burning units in Craig and Pueblo remain in operation beyond retirements planned years ago.
