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Allen writes about energy, water and other topics from a base in metropolitan Denver. He began writing about energy, the climate, and their relationship in 2005.
Climate advocates in the Colorado city, eager to accelerate the push for clean energy, are divided over whether to cut a deal or continue a complex process to form their own utility.
Mindful of PG&E’s struggles in California, Xcel Energy and electrical cooperatives are stepping up efforts to minimize the risk of causing wildfires.
Ideas range from retraining to relocation programs to funding to help towns realize tourism potential.
A new draft report outlines the state’s strategy as COVID-19 accelerates the crisis.
As Xcel Energy prepares to join California’s imbalance market, other utilities in the state have looked east instead.