It took awhile to make this happen but it immediately is cheaper energy for Gunnison County Electric Assocation
Tri-State Generation and Transmission
A coal community without the coal
Colorado legislators said coal communities should be helped in the energy transition. This agreement with Craig and Moffat County provides a picture of what that looks like in practice.
Water augmentation rights will give Moffat County help on Yampa
Tri-State agreement includes provision for water rights valued by Moffat County at $2-3 million
Life after Craig coal
A deal has been reached for Tri-State’s pivot from coal. Now it’s up to Colorado regulators
Duane Highley and Tri-State’s journey from coal
Colorado’s second-biggest electrical generator looks at geothermal, nuclear, and other options as it closes coal plants
Tri-State to own two solar projects
G&T attributes ownership plan to changes wrought by Inflation Reduction Act
Polis has kind words, but is that enough for Tri-State?
State’s second largest electrical provider has a new energy efficiency program. That’s good, but it needs to reinvent itself even more.
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.
The world of electrical coops and G&Ts
Jessica Matlock talks about her five years at La Plata Electric, the changing world of electricity, and the need for flexible contracts
Keeping water rights on the Yampa while utilities figure out future technologies
Bill moving through Colorado Capitol that would allow Xcel Energy and Tri-State G&T to keep water rights for 20 years after last coal plant closes
