Energy

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

Durango’s food tax rebate and utility refund program taking applications

7,761 utility accounts serviced in 2023

DATE: Feb 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

National forest accepts second round of comments on HD Mountains drilling

In response to public objection, District Ranger opened comment period through Feb. 23

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center

Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tri-State announces early closures of coal plants

La Plata Electric pushes back, saying it should decide its own future

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why Colorado energy bills should be lower this winter

After a perfect storm of factors drove up Colorado energy bills last winter, households can expect some relief as temperatures drop across the state. Xcel Energy, Colorado's largest gas and ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango hopes to stay ahead of growing electric vehicle demand

City explores new EV standards for future developments

DATE: Sep 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Solar array to offset electrical consumption causes concerns for Durango neighborhood

Installation would offset 37-40% of power used at city facility

DATE: Sep 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happened to the Hesperus solar project?

The 1,900-acre project is moving forward, too slowly for some

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | 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

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