Colorado
Colorado utility plots strategies to finish its push to carbon-free power by 2030
Platte River Power Authority expects fully eliminating emissions will require more distributed resources and changes to how it manages peak demand.
Colorado
As costs rack up in Boulder’s push to split with Xcel, voters to have the final say
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.
Colorado
Colorado utilities fear wildfire risk — and liability — amid warming climate
Mindful of PG&E’s struggles in California, Xcel Energy and electrical cooperatives are stepping up efforts to minimize the risk of causing wildfires.
Transition in Coal Country
As Colorado towns come to grips with a coal-free future, the state looks for ways to help
Ideas range from retraining to relocation programs to funding to help towns realize tourism potential.
Transition in Coal Country
Amid the pandemic, can Colorado still lead on a just transition from coal?
A new draft report outlines the state’s strategy as COVID-19 accelerates the crisis.