Energy

Move to redefine “harm” in Endangered Species Act may pose ecological risks

Only direct killing or collecting of species would still be outlawed under new definition

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market competition. LPEA recently announced several key milestones as it lines up a ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Colorado is reviewing future energy plans

Every few years, Colorado utilities have to prepare a plan detailing their anticipated future electric generation sources. This Energy Resource Plan lays out a utility’s road map for how it ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

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

La Plata Electric Association will increase rates in 2025

Cooperative calling for a 7.7% uptick in upcoming year’s budget

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to lead La Plata Electric Association

Denver senator who just won reelection will likely resign by Jan. 9

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s cash-for-gas-guzzlers program is a lot more popular than expected

It’s been a year since Colorado launched a program to offer lower-income drivers generous discounts on electric vehicles in exchange for ditching their old gas- or diesel-powered cars. So fa...

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango plans free thermostat replacement program for 2025

Project will allow residents to upgrade heating and cooling systems free of charge

DATE: Aug 13, 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

On the sunny side of the green energy revolution

La Plata Electric Association’s Sunnyside Solar Garden will be its first solar project in the region

DATE: Mar 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association secures $13.4 million federal funding for solar project

Co-op one of five organizations to receive first-round funds from $1 billion Inflation Reduction Act program

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local 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

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