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Renewable Energy

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed

Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety

DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation

DATE: Oct 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pushback by counties on solar projects is challenging climate goals, Colorado officials say

Cities, counties say report by the Colorado Energy Office was tailored to aid the governor in dictating solar siting rules, much as he has done around housing

DATE: Oct 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding

Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Hickenlooper rebukes anti-renewable energy policies at Durango press conference

Solar power stakeholders stick up for threatened federal funding programs

DATE: Aug 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

New legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

DATE: Aug 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

10-year contract with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy to take effect in April 2026

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

DATE: Mar 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Truth or fiction: What will happen if La Plata Electric Association leaves Tri-State?

Rumors that other co-op’s rates jumped 40% after leaving wholesale supplier appear overstated

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

Frozen federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

DATE: Feb 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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