electricity
Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Only three coal-fired power plants in Colorado are set to operate past 2030 after Craig Station shutdown date is unveiled
Xcel is the only utility in Colorado with large, coal-fired power plants set to operate past 2030.
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Most used wind turbine blades end up in landfills. Colorado is part of the push to make the industry greener.
By Kevin Simpson Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Xcel wins $41.5 million rate increase, but Colorado regulators balk at charging for repairs to troubled coal plant
By Mark Jaffe Business Primary category in which blog post is published
Xcel wants to hike your electricity bill to cover the cost of new customers, prevent wildfires and boost returns
By Jesse Paul Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado Springs has big plans for its downtown. But first the city must deal with the Martin Drake Power Plant.
By Jesse Paul Growth Primary category in which blog post is published
Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver and Boulder have big goals to fight climate change. But there is an obstacle: cannabis
Costs, regulations pushing legitimate marijuana grow operations to be more efficient, but illicit grows still consume 75 percent of the energy used to cultivate pot
