Plan to tap heat from oil and gas wells in Colorado’s Wattenberg Field; Colorado’s abandoned wells; and Eagle County opposes crude oil shipments from Utah.
United Power
Islands in the Rockies
Colorado a century ago was poorly connected by roads. Its electrical utilities still are poorly linked. Why they need energy markets.and how that may happen.
No. 7: Can Tri-State stay upright?
United Power dwarfs many members of Tri-State G&T. It wants to jump ship. Poudre Valley and La Plata may also. Can Tri-State survive if this happens?
Shaving the peaks in southwest Colorado
La Plata Electric will install air-source heat pumps; new website for members of Tri-State cooperatives, and United Power’s EV fast-charging alliance.
United Power looking for a partner to create a pilot microgrid in service territory near Denver
United Power, an electrical cooperative near Denver, wants to find a partner to develop a pilot microgrid. Other utilities have had similar thoughts.
Not a done deal, but La Plata Electric plans a big move
Electrical cooperative in Colorado wants to pursue renewable energy with Crossover Energy Partners. What does this say about the future of Tri-State G&T?
Words veer to sharp edges in the dispute between Tri-State and its biggest co-op
Colorado’s second largest electrical utility has a disagreement with its single largest customer, a kerfuffle reflected in press releases and reactions.
How exactly did Tri-State G&T come up with these huge contract buy-out figures for member cooperatives?
Tri-State G&T’s proposed exit fees would make it very, very expensive for United Power and La Plata Energy to leave. Justified? Or are the figures bloated?
Why so many candidates for the Holy Cross Energy Board of Directors?
Unhappiness can turn out candidates. But that doesn’t seem to explain this year’s bumper crop of candidates for Holy Cross Energy’s board. Could it be success?
No more closed doors at Tri-State G&T
A new law in Colorado gives electrical cooperatives some to-do’s and can-do’s. It also tells Tri-State G&T that meetings must be open to members, news media.
