Regional News 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
Local News Residents say Durango must not renege on greenhouse gas goals demand action, accountability from city December 27, 2025
Local News 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
Local News Durango School District to add three electric buses $900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet December 18, 2025
Local News 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
Regional News 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
Local News Durango Police Department fleet now about 50% hybrid costs down $30,000 in 2024 compared to 2022 July 1, 2025
Local News 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 21, 2025
Local News 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
Regional News Why local governments scuttled a push to boost rooftop solar in Colorado and counties worried software couldn’t handle building code, zoning regulations March 27, 2025
Regional News 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
Local 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 November 12, 2024
Local News Residents request Durango step up efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions short of 2030 emissions target, but brighter future still possible September 2, 2024
Regional News 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
Local News 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
Local News 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
Local News La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes June 13, 2024
Regional News 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
Regional News 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
Regional News 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
Local News 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
Local News Expansive solar farm slated for Ute Mountain Ute reservation 4,400-acre facility will be among the nation’s largest March 24, 2024
Local News Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce March 5, 2024
Local News Durango-based King Energy joins forces with ClearGen to expand commercial solar projects $150 million will be going toward company’s rooftop solar plans nationwide February 19, 2024