Solar surge on the Western Slope

Solar surge on the Western Slope

Several counties on Colorado’s Western Slope have been told to expect many proposals for major solar projects in the next 3-5 years. Here’s why.

Colorado energy gleanings

Colorado energy gleanings

United Power has joined the Southwest Power Pool, solar trade group lauds Morgan County, and Colorado’s new transmission group slow to get off ground.

New plans for Delta-Montrose solar

New plans for Delta-Montrose solar

Will this revised plan that calls for the kinds of irrigation satisfy county commissioners in Colorado’s Delta County? This is the agrivoltaics story on its edge.

A huge pivot for Xcel and Colorado

A huge pivot for Xcel and Colorado

Xcel’s sprawling plans for its giant pivot from coal will dramatically transform the landscape of eastern Colorado. TBD: When will the state’s youngest coal plant close?

Renewable natural gas is hard to find

Renewable natural gas is hard to find

As Colorado starts squeezing natural gas from bujldings, Black Hills Energy proposes a voluntary program that will primarily use carbon offsets. Renewable natural gas itself is hard to find.

Colorado energy gleanings

Colorado energy gleanings

Black Hill Energy’s plan for 90% emissions reduction, microhydro at Snowmass, Eagle County’s beneficial electrification, Solar United Neighbors

We need every tool to fight today’s wildfires

We need every tool to fight today’s wildfires

Fire expert Steve Pyne says New Mexico’s largest recorded fire — one-third still burning — has a lesson for us but it isn’t to stop prescribed burns. That was definitely the cause of New Mexico’s fire. Managing fire needs every tool we’ve got, he urges, with flexibility the key.

Pink slips at Tri-State G&T

Pink slips at Tri-State G&T

A 3% reduction in staffing by Tri-State G&T includes several senior executives, a reflection of the challenges facing the wholesale provider.

Too much of a good thing?

Too much of a good thing?

A solar company planning a solar farm on the edge of Pueblo played by the new rules. It wasn’t enough. Neighbors said no way. So did county commissioners.

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