by Allen Best | Sep 3, 2025
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.
by Allen Best | Sep 3, 2025
Fast-growing electrical cooperative north of Denver celebrates completion of 162-megawatt Mountain Peak Power Plant in perhaps record 20 months
by Allen Best | Sep 2, 2025
New county commissioners decide regulations two years in the making are too lax. Will any solar be possible? The county is in chaos.
by George Sibley | Sep 1, 2025
Negotiations a century ago divided the river into two basins. That created problems. Why not scrap the artifice of two basins?
by Allen Best | Aug 29, 2025
District gets two grants to explore a potential geothermal well field. Some hope for an even-deeper dive.
by Allen Best | Aug 18, 2025
How low will Lake Powell get while the states try to reach agreement about natural flow formula?
by Bob Henson | Aug 17, 2025
Human-caused climate change from burning fossil fuels may be involved in a persistent tilt toward dry patterns.
by Allen Best | Aug 10, 2025
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.
by Jeffrey Ackermann | Aug 9, 2025
Proposed franchise agreement fell short of what city needs for a hotter future and higher electricity bills
by Allen Best | Aug 8, 2025
Activists hope to put the heat on the Colorado PUC to tell Xcel Energy no, no, no
by Allen Best | Aug 8, 2025
Renewable developer says Trump’s energy policies will impair badly needed economic development in rural communities
by Allen Best | Aug 6, 2025
PUC commissioners say OK to 307-megawatt gas plant at Craig as Tri-State prepares to close its coal units there.
by Allen Best | Aug 5, 2025
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.
by Allen Best | Jul 22, 2025
Western Resource Advocates makes recommendations for protecting existing utility customers
by Allen Best | Jul 22, 2025
Study commissioned by legislators uses newer techniques than were available in 2002.
by Allen Best | Jul 22, 2025
Are we doing better than kicking the can down the road?
by Allen Best | Jul 20, 2025
The solutions seem fairly obvious. Executing them is another matter.
by Allen Best | Jul 20, 2025
Castle Rock and Parker 25 years ago were almost entirely dependent upon groundwater. They are diversifying, and one plan is to import water from far down the South Platte River Valley.
by Allen Best | Jul 20, 2025
It’s going fast! What needs to be done in the Republican River Basin?
by Allen Best | Jul 19, 2025
Sales of EVs may rise this summer before the end of federal tax credits