That’s the question before state regulators and consumers. Will today’s high-cost fixes become stranded assets in 15 years?
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A natural gas ban in Boulder by June?
Methane mandate would apply to all new buildings and major remodels — with just a few exceptions.
The next chapter in Colorado’s decarbonization story
It may not read like Chinatown but this story about weaning our buildings off combustion of gases could get interesting.
Who in Colorado will be next to ban natural gas?
Boulder council wants to see natural-gas ban option. Lafayette’s ban to effect 3,000 to 4,000 residential units. And in Golden, progress has stalled.
Wringing emissions from buildings
To achieve climate goals, Gunnison County must wring building emissions, commissioners told
CRES history Part 7: Next steps?
Colorado is briskly decarbonizing electricity, but huge challenges remain. What is the role for a grassroots group like CRES?
High end sans natural gas in Colorado
Homes with no natural gas are arising along Pueblo’s prairie fringe. Has the market arrived for high-performance homes?
A big step for a small mountain town
Crested Butte says no to new natural gas. Will Colorado’s larger towns and cities follow its lead?
Pushback on building emissions
A law passed by Colorado legislators in 2021 requires natural gas utilities to start squeezing emissions from buildings. This could get very interesting.
Renewable natural gas is hard to find
As Colorado starts squeezing natural gas from bujldings, Black Hills Energy proposes a voluntary program that will primarily use carbon offsets. Renewable natural gas itself is hard to find.
