How a step forward is also a step back in headwaters of the Colorado River
An agreement has delivered the first $1 million for work to address impacts of a new transmountain diversion from the climate-stressed Colorado River headwaters.
Amid summer smoke and eerie heat, Aspen plans to accelerate its its emissions-reduction strategy
With smoke now a summer constant and June heat rivaling that of Florida, the municipality of Aspen has agreed it must accelerate its climate action plan.
Ecofestival at Commerce City and a protest of the Suncor refinery
Colorado 350 and others sponsored an EcoFiesta in Commerce City, a few miles from the Suncor refinery, part of an effort to organize marginalized Latinos.
Oil in New Mexico back in a big way, mostly in Colorado, too, but less so in Wyoming
Oil and gas production has resumed on New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming, but not uniformly. And in New Mexico, anguish about abandoned wells.
Energy gleanings from Wyoming
Coal enjoys a resurgence as heat waves drive demand for electricity. Wyoming school district in Powder River Basin becomes a net-taker. Hydrogen finalists.
Platte River Power executive to take on leadership of Delta-Montrose Electric
Alyssa Clemsen Roberts will take the helm of Delta-Montrose Electric Association after a stint at Platte River Power Authority.
Solar farm for Evraz steel mill to be ready by the end of the year
Construction has begun on the new Evraz rail mill at Pueblo, Colo. It will be almost entirely powered by a vast solar farm to be completed by the end of 2021.
Coal towns in Colorado and Wyoming are very interested in emerging nuclear technology. But can nuclear compete in cost?
Coal-baed communities in Colorado and in Wyoming recently heard visions for new nuclear plants. They’re clearly interested. But can nuclear compete on cost?
Seeing the big picture of renewable energy like an air-traffic controller landing a plane
Kit Carson, Holy Cross and other electrical utilities use a new technology from Camus Energy to get the big picture of variable renewable energy and demands.
How exactly did Tri-State G&T come up with these huge contract buy-out figures for member cooperatives?
Tri-State G&T’s proposed exit fees would make it very, very expensive for United Power and La Plata Energy to leave. Justified? Or are the figures bloated?
Colorado State University researchers say carbon-farming needs clear rules
Carbon farming can deliver income to farmers, but rules are needed to ensure they deliver what they are paid for, say Colorado State University researchers.
There Will Be Fire: Colorado arrives at the dawn of megafires
Why East Troublesome was Colorado’s most disturbing fire in 2020. And how the briskly warming climate may put Vail, Aspen and others in the paths of megafires.
No cap-and-trade for Colorado, and why exactly not?
Given his business background, it would seem Colorado Gov. Jared Polis would like market-based solutions to the climate challenge. The reality is more complex.
Colorado puts the kibosh to plastic bags and foam. What’s next?
Colorado has become the first inland state to ban single-use plastic bags and foam products. Advocates say they want to further crimp proliferating plastic.
Energy gleanings from Colorado and beyond
Utah attributes ozone to China and wildfires, New Mexico to take up clean fuel standard, and Tri-State G&T must deliver answers to federal agency.
Keystone XL and the end of the golden age of oil
Keystone XL seems to be dead, a chapter ending of the golden age of oil even as another chapter is underway as reflected in the director elections at Exxon.
With wildfire risk rising, utilities bet on solar + storage
With risk of wildfires rising, electrical utilities in Taos, Aspen and other rural areas are looking at battery storage as a way of improving resilience.
And what if there’s an incredible heat spell in 2030?
Extended and broad heat wave in 2030. A big push of electric pickup trucks? Colorado utility commissioners try to crystal electrical needs and opportunities.
An opportunity in Xcel moratorium on gas to Fraser and Winter Park?
Xcel Energy says it’s nearly out of capacity on its existing natural gas line to Fraser and Winter Park. Builders are upset. But is this an opportunity?
Will Wyoming lead nuclear resurgence with new plant?
Hopes abound in Wyoming of the state being at the front edge of new nuclear technology that deploys small modular reactors. The state could use a path forward.
