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Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open

co-op and one of its partners formally object, saying being forced to keep Craig 1 running upsets the ability to…

January 30, 2026 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

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Residents say Durango must not renege on greenhouse gas goals

demand action, accountability from city

December 27, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Fort Lewis College expands off-grid solar effort for Navajo Nation families

Honnold Foundation grant will support clean energy and water systems

December 21, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango School District to add three electric buses

$900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet

December 18, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

10-year contract with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy to take effect in April 2026

July 17, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado not yet enforcing gas-powered lawn equipment regulations

rule bans governments and their contractors from using small gas-powered equipment during the summer ozone season

July 8, 2025 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango Police Department fleet now about 50% hybrid

costs down $30,000 in 2024 compared to 2022

July 1, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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LPEA election results announced at co-op’s annual meeting

Newcomers Dusty Mars and Brad Blake to serve first term; incumbents Joe Lewandowski and John Witchel return for third

May 22, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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Photo: SOIL lab moves off grid with solar panels

Employees with Shaw Solar, from left, Micah Rieke, Nate Keil and Seth Britton, install solar panels at the SOIL lab’s…

April 15, 2025 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

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Why local governments scuttled a push to boost rooftop solar in Colorado

and counties worried software couldn’t handle building code, zoning regulations

March 28, 2025 • Sam Brasch — Colorado Public Radio

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

credits about to shrink; dealers offering mind-boggling discounts

November 19, 2024 • Sam Brasch — Colorado Public Radio

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

Cooperative signs purchase agreement to buy solar electricity from wholesaler

November 12, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

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Residents request Durango step up efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions

short of 2030 emissions target, but brighter future still possible

September 2, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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After years of dings, coal-fired powerhouse Tri-State now noted for switch to solar, wind

Co-op umbrella utility is transforming into a renewable-energy giant covering four Western states

August 15, 2024 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to install 868 solar panels on buildings

American Heritage Railways receives grant from USDA for green initiative

July 30, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

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Residents examine city’s sustainability efforts at Engage Durango forum

Residents ask about greenhouse gas reduction and other strategies for going green

July 26, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete

garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes

June 13, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado used to be a national leader in home solar. Two big moves could push it back on top.

awarded $156 million federal grant to get rooftop solar for low-income families, while a bill in the legislature would boost…

April 26, 2024 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

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Looking for energy rebates? A new Google-built calculator may help Colorado residents

America aims to put homeowners and contractors in touch with lucrative rebates and credits

April 17, 2024 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

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How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks

Sen. Kevin Priola backed a drilling ban that many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach

April 2, 2024 • Sam Brasch — Colorado Public Radio

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La Plata Electric Association votes to withdraw from Tri-State contract

Questions loom about electric rates, future energy suppliers as co-op enters two-year exit period

March 26, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

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Expansive solar farm slated for Ute Mountain Ute reservation

4,400-acre facility will be among the nation’s largest

March 24, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce

March 5, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

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What killed a 1980s program to kick-start a green home revolution in Colorado?

houses were once the federal government's answer to the energy crisis

February 20, 2024 • Sam Brasch — Colorado Public Radio