Energy General

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

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

James Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why local governments scuttled a push to boost rooftop solar in Colorado

Cities and counties worried software couldn’t handle building code, zoning regulations

DATE: Mar 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall

Call comes after rising pressure to speak on national issues

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY:

Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

Chris Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies

DATE: Feb 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

Bill would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands

DATE: Dec 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

3 Colorado utilities are getting $1.1B from the feds to accelerate the move to renewable energy

Tri-State received the largest Inflation Reduction Act award and says $679M will help it exceed Colorado greenhouse gas reduction goals

DATE: Sep 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango moving ahead with plans to electrify city fleet

Transportation department plans to purchase first electrified trolley this year

DATE: Apr 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local 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

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

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

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