Colorado Springs says it can’t affordably meet 2030 emission targets. Xcel Energy warns about ‘resource adequacy.’ Bumps on Colorado’s path to its decarbonization goals.
energy transition
Goodbye Fossil Fuels?
A victory parade may be premature. Two speakers in Vail lay out the progress but also remaining challenges. But Daniel Yergin and others point out that use of fossil fuels is actually growing.
Looming questions about data centers
Gov. Polis and many utilities say that data centers can benefit just about everybody in Colorado. But others fear impacts to rates and potential setbacks in reduction of emissions.
Part I: A conversation with Chris Hansen
Key legislator talks about his role in Colorado’s energy pivot, his hope of achieving 97% emissions-free power at La Plata Electric, and Colorado’s need to forestall data-center problems
Helping local governments in Colorado
State energy office ramping up program with $60 million grant to assist towns, cities, and counties
A beacon on the hill?
In Colorado we like to believe that we are at the front of the class in this big pivot of energy. Are we?
Colorado’s decarbonization will continue despite Trump triumph
DC will be very different in January. But Colorado has strong momentum on its emissions-reduction journey
On the job at La Plata Electric
Former legislator Chris Hansen has joined La Plata Electric as CEO. Will he be a good fit for leading La Plata into the energy future?
Billions needed in new transmission, but where exactly?
New study identifies investments of $4.5 billion to $8.3 billion needed in Colorado during next 20 years
Leaving everybody just a little bit unhappy
Colorado’s Mesa County worked hand to balance diverse interests and values when writing codes governing utility-scale solar. The work was quick, the result a success — for now.
