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Alternative Energy

La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete

Solar garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes

DATE: Jun 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado used to be a national leader in home solar. Two big moves could push it back on top.

State awarded $156 million federal grant to get rooftop solar for low-income families, while a bill in the legislature would boost community solar projects

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Looking for energy rebates? A new Google-built calculator may help Colorado residents

Rewire America aims to put homeowners and contractors in touch with lucrative rebates and credits

DATE: Apr 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks

Sen. Kevin Priola backed a drilling ban that many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata Electric Association votes to withdraw from Tri-State contract

Questions loom about electric rates, future energy suppliers as co-op enters two-year exit period

DATE: Mar 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expansive solar farm slated for Ute Mountain Ute reservation

4,400-acre facility will be among the nation’s largest

DATE: Mar 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Jenny Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What killed a 1980s program to kick-start a green home revolution in Colorado?

These houses were once the federal government's answer to the energy crisis

DATE: Feb 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango-based King Energy joins forces with ClearGen to expand commercial solar projects

$150 million will be going toward company’s rooftop solar plans nationwide

DATE: Feb 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Neighbors object to LPEA solar project planned for south of Durango

Invoking a common refrain, homeowners worried about viewscape, property values

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association seeks approval for first solar project south of Durango

9-acre array would generate 1.7 megawatts of power

DATE: Jun 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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