Fifteen years ago, coal was king. What does that say about the future of natural gas?
That’s the question before state regulators and consumers. Will today’s high-cost fixes become stranded assets in 15 years?
Tri-State G&T’s plans for its coal plants
Wholesale power provider for 42 electrical cooperatives hopes for federal help as it pivots from coal-heavy portfolio during the next few years.
Why these homeowners tore out their turf
A growing number of Coloradans want to kill something, namely their grass. “Living in a semiarid environment,” says one, “we shouldn’t just be throwing water on the ground.”
How bluegrass lawns became the default for urban landscapes
Some Colorado HOAs have started moving the needle, while state legislators prod others into water-wise landscapes; plus, a history of how we arrived at a certain idea of landscape perfection.
Why the surge of EV sales in Colorado?
EV sales were 17.1 of all new-car sales in thrid quarter. A new tax credit surely explains much. What else is going on?
Which Colorado county leads in EVs per capita?
Denver leads in total EV registrations, but Pikin leads in per capita
Nine questions about air quality board’s rule-makings for EVs
Sierra Club attorney Joe Halso talks about recent rule-makings by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission and how they fit into Colorado’s effort to decarbonize transportation.
Geothermal news in Colorado and beyond
Money from Inflation Reduction Act going to Telluride, Pueblo and Denver for various projects — including those with heat island concerns
Heat island effect work cited in 2 awards by EPA
Money from Inflation Reduction Act going to Telluride, Pueblo and Denver for various projects — including those with heat island concerns
A natural gas ban in Boulder by June?
Methane mandate would apply to all new buildings and major remodels — with just a few exceptions.
News from Colorado’s electrical cooperatives
CORE gets something less than half a loaf for Comanche 3, and the latest from United and Tri-State
Cooperatives get DOE grants for grid resilience
Wildfire risk lies at the center of grants given three electric cooperatives in Colorado and New Mexico
Enough water for lawns at the headwaters of the Colorado River?
The Western Slope delivers 70% of the Colorado River water. So why do Aspen, Vail and other places want to replace thirsty turf?
Waltons commit $1.4 million to new Tribal Water Institute
Institute to be part of the Boulder-based Native American Rights Fund and likely will play a major role in the Colorado River Basin discussions
Colorado squeezing water from urban landscapes
Pace of transition has accelerated, deepened and broadened as headwaters state struggles to embrace limits of water supply in a warming, likely drying climate
How about 98.5% emissions-free electricity by 2040?
Study finds that existing technology can get Colorado to near-zero electricity without need for breakthroughs in geothermal, nuclear or other realms. It will requite a bit of natural gas.
What will Colorado River task force recommend?
Colorado legislators tasked the committee with looking for solutions on the taxed and declining Colorado River. The report is due in December.
A bit of help for Yampa in moving on from coal dollars
Colorado’s Just Transition legislation intends to help coal-dependent communities like this one ease into an economy after coal
Medical tourism in a land of fishing poles & orange vests
How this small town amid Colorado’s ’empty land’ became a go-to place for people with bad knees and hips
Helping utilities prepare for wackier weather
Colorado receives $17.2 million in federal funds that will be used for microgrids and other strategies to ensure the lights stay on
