Jeff Ackermann joins Center for New Energy Economy
Former Colorado PUC chairman Jeff Ackermann will transfer his knowledge about the evolving regional grid to Bill Ritter’s Center for the New Energy Economy.
Durango to have fast EV charger by this summer
Durango to have a high-speed charging station for EVs by summer, and new EV charger at Montrose is already getting unexpectedly strong use.
Xcel Energy on path to 35.3% wind generation in Colorado by end of 2021
Xcel Energy boasts of wind energy milestone in its eight-save service territory, and says 35.3% of its power in Colorado will be wind by end fo 2021.
Why this electric market matters for Colorado decarbonization
As unsexy as it sounds, an energy imbalance market is a necessary but important first step toward deep decarbonization of Colorado’s electricity and economy.
Colorado well represented among finalists for $10 million award
Colorado institutions are well represented among the 5 finalists for the Levers for Change $10 million award. The program seeks to accelerate decarbonization.
Climate liability lawsuit to stay in Boulder County
A lawsuit filed by Boulder and Boulder County will not get moved to Denver, as Suncor had asked, but must stay in Boulder, a judge has ruled.
Five ways Colorado Springs saves when it closes Drake coal plant
Colorado Springs Utilities will spend $100 million for natural-gas burners to replace the Drake power plant but will save money, water and cut pollution.
A deep rethink of the Colorado River
A new normal on the Colorado River? Think again, say authors of a new white paper. They say water managers need to be thinking much drier, a new abnormal.
With a grin and a wink, Adam Palmer had missions in life far beyond himself
Adam Palmer’s chosen work was serious indeed and incredibly discouraging, but he performed it with energy and joy, guided by a hopeful vision for the world.
Colorado new rules in the oil fields
Colorado has dramatically upended its approach to regulating oil and gas extraction, including methane emissions, with some regulations soon to take effect.
Gleanings: the energy transition
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis weighs in on building codes, Wyoming contemplates loss of oil and gas, New Mexico studies drilling loss, delivery EVs on the rise
Time to think beyond oil and gas?
A BlueGreen Alliance report documents the giant growth of the oil and gas sectors in Colorado and New Mexico—and why it’s time to plan for the inevitable bust.
New report says why Comanche 3 is a prime candidate for closing
Newest coal plant in the West has been closed for most of last year Comanche 3 resumed operations on Jan. 13 after being off-line for much of the last year. It’s the newest and biggest coal plant in Colorado—but it shouldn’t have a long life, says a new report issued...
The ski industry and climate change
After the Biden election, figures in the ski industry saw improved prospects for strong federal action on climate change despite a divided Senate.
Are there rivers beyond the Colorado?
A scientist who co-wrote a book about the Colorado River, what he calls the charismatic megafauna of Western rivers, calls for more attention to other rivers, too.
Why we need beneficial electrification
To keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius, we need to do a lot of things—including creating homes that don’t require burning natural gas for heat or water.
Can pumped-hydro help Colorado utilities integrate more renewables?
Pumped-storage hydro could use electrical transmission of retiring coal plants in northwestern Colorado to supplement increasing quantities of renewable energy.
Howard Geller’s energy mission
Utilities in Colorado and beyond have embraced energy efficiency in large part because of the work of Howard Geller’ and the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project.
Getting transmission right
Vibrant Clean Energy’s Chris Clack makes the case for massive investment in transmission as a way to ensure reliability while the grid is decarbonized.
Buildings and electric cars
Batteries in electric cars can now keep the lights on at Denver’s Alliance Center, the second place in Colorado where Fermata V2B technology has been deployed.
