DC will be very different in January. But Colorado has strong momentum on its emissions-reduction journey
renewable energy
United Power on cusp of going solo
CEO lays out the big picture for Brighton-based electrical cooperative at annual meeting. It’s the third largest electric utility in Colorado.
Why Tri-State plans more transmission
Colorado-based wholesale supplier plans $186.5 million investments in lines that will open up more than 700 MW of renewable energy
Near the Sand Creek Massacre site …
Colorado’s Kiowa County approved a huge amoiunt of wind. Now it’s getting sued, but for different reasons.
Renewables siting bill passes first hurdle
Bill stripped of most objectionable provisions to local government gets approved in first legislative hearing in final days of this session
Where oil and gas bills get sent to die
Senate president Fenberg takes a hard question about his choice of a committee for the first hearing: it was a statement bill.
Should Colorado tell counties how to review renewable projects?
A bill being readied for introduction in March would create a state standard for review of renewable energy projects by Colorado jurisdictions. Is this really needed?
Colorado got 2.6 times more energy from small-scale solar in 2017-2022
And there’s still plenty of roof space for more panels
What transmission will Colorado need in next 20 years?
Study now underway seeks to deliver answers crucial for state to attain GHG reduction goals.
Will Colorado’s Baca County get its wishes?
Solar and developers have arrived in southeast Colorado. But will the transmission get there to help this county transition from the agriculture supported by the Ogallala and other fast-diminishing aquifers?