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Renewable Energy

Sen. Hickenlooper rebukes anti-renewable energy policies at Durango press conference

Solar power stakeholders stick up for threatened federal funding programs

DATE: Aug 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

New legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

DATE: Aug 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

Truth or fiction: What will happen if La Plata Electric Association leaves Tri-State?

Rumors that other co-op’s rates jumped 40% after leaving wholesale supplier appear overstated

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

Frozen federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

DATE: Feb 3, 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

Why now might be the best time to buy an EV in Colorado

Tax credits about to shrink; dealers offering mind-boggling discounts

DATE: Nov 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Where will LPEA get power after it leaves Tri-State? Partly, from Tri-State

Cooperative signs purchase agreement to buy solar electricity from wholesaler

DATE: Nov 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

Residents request Durango step up efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions

City short of 2030 emissions target, but brighter future still possible

DATE: Sep 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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