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Alternative Energy

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

Kamala Harris discusses water conservation, climate change during stop in Arvada

Vice president was joined by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and climber Sasha DiGiulian

DATE: Mar 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wants to get more e-bikes into low-income communities

The state plans to launch $10 million rebate program next spring

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Community meeting mobilizes neighbors against proposed solar project

Some residents say there’s a lack of information, others simply distrust Primergy

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level

Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn

DATE: Aug 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

So you’re thinking about an electric car. How easy is it to get juiced in La Plata County?

Durango and its partners say they are prepared to meet growing demands of electrification

DATE: Jun 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It’s our new cash crop’: A land rush for renewable energy is transforming the Eastern Plains

A race to meet Colorado climate goals has led to a flurry of wind and solar activity

DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract

If approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hamburger helper: Beef fat may be coming to help fuel a fancy jet near you

Tallow-based fuel is advertised to cut carbon output of jet flights by 25%

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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