Might good come from the NREL name change?
Maybe, but also plentiful skepticism about scrubbing of ‘renewable energy’ from name of laboratory by Trump’s team
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.
Muddied waters in Glenwood Canyon
The Shoshone acquisition and the messy realities of Colorado water law
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
The Colorado River is nearly out of time — and excuses
If the seven basin states can’t lead, Washington and the courts will. The West deserves better than to surrender its future out of inertia and pride.
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.
Will feds order Colorado coal units to stay open?
Hurd files request for Comanche 2. Craig 1 also a likely target. Does Colorado really have a resource adequacy crisis?
An afternoon in and near Denver’s industrial armpit
All four Democratic candidates vowed muscular work if elected attorney general. As for the sitting AG, Phil Weiser promised to be tough on big corporations if elected governor.
Why you should read this climate change book
“Human Nature” is a serious book that delivers frequent smiles, even laughs. Plus, get lessons in Greek mythology and physics, too.
Electric co-ops: Say no to data centers
They have massive demands. And if this proves to be like the dot.com meltdown of the early 2000s?
Will data centers show up in Colorado’s rural areas?
All the action has been along the Front Range. Could places like Craig, Fort Morgan and Pagosa Springs be part of the story going forward?
