Eric Blank says he hears county’s complaints but warns about trying to keep coal plants operating in violation of 2022 agreement. Was he out of line in where he responded? Environmental groups think so.
Colorado River rightfully gets attention. So should the groundwater depletion underway in the Republican and other basins
Some thoughts about beavers in rivers, panic about solar panels, and the politics of Pueblo energy
Two county commissioners spar on what had been agreed to in filing with PUC and third commissioner is silent in the matter
PUC commissioners wrap-up 19 hours of “just transition” deliberations that became more about data centers than Pueblo’s future. A miffed Pueblo County says it has asked President Donald Trump to intercede.
Fast-growing electrical cooperative north of Denver celebrates completion of 162-megawatt Mountain Peak Power Plant in perhaps record 20 months
New county commissioners decide regulations two years in the making are too lax. Will any solar be possible? The county is in chaos.
Negotiations a century ago divided the river into two basins. That created problems. Why not scrap the artifice of two basins?
District gets two grants to explore a potential geothermal well field. Some hope for an even-deeper dive.
How low will Lake Powell get while the states try to reach agreement about natural flow formula?
Human-caused climate change from burning fossil fuels may be involved in a persistent tilt toward dry patterns.
Colorado announces $5 million in grants for new high-speed fast-chargers for EVs. But the Trump administration continues to push back against this big pivot.
Proposed franchise agreement fell short of what city needs for a hotter future and higher electricity bills
Activists hope to put the heat on the Colorado PUC to tell Xcel Energy no, no, no
Renewable developer says Trump’s energy policies will impair badly needed economic development in rural communities
PUC commissioners say OK to 307-megawatt gas plant at Craig as Tri-State prepares to close its coal units there.
Colorado governors of the past and possibly the future gathered in Lamar to pay their respects. His last wishes were that the wheat harvest go on.
Western Resource Advocates makes recommendations for protecting existing utility customers
Study commissioned by legislators uses newer techniques than were available in 2002.
Are we doing better than kicking the can down the road?
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