Alternative energy

Regional News

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 19, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

June 23, 2023

Local News

Neighbors object to LPEA solar project planned for south of Durango

Invoking a common refrain, homeowners worried about viewscape, property values

June 13, 2023

Local News

La Plata Electric Association seeks approval for first solar project south of Durango

9-acre array would generate 1.7 megawatts of power

June 9, 2023

Regional News

Kamala Harris discusses water conservation, climate change during stop in Arvada

president was joined by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and climber Sasha DiGiulian

March 7, 2023

Regional News

Colorado wants to get more e-bikes into low-income communities

state plans to launch $10 million rebate program next spring

December 6, 2022

Local News

Community meeting mobilizes neighbors against proposed solar project

residents say there’s a lack of information, others simply distrust Primergy

November 16, 2022

Local News

In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level

Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn

August 19, 2022

Local News

So you’re thinking about an electric car. How easy is it to get juiced in La Plata County?

Durango and its partners say they are prepared to meet growing demands of electrification

June 22, 2022

Regional News

‘It’s our new cash crop’: A land rush for renewable energy is transforming the Eastern Plains

A race to meet Colorado climate goals has led to a flurry of wind and solar activity

June 20, 2022

Local News

La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract

approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money

April 29, 2022

Regional News

Hamburger helper: Beef fat may be coming to help fuel a fancy jet near you

Tallow-based fuel is advertised to cut carbon output of jet flights by 25%

April 20, 2022

Regional News

Gov. Polis promotes electric vehicles. So why isn’t he driven around in one?

Department of Public Safety has rebuffed governors’ request to be transported in an EV

April 20, 2022

Local News

San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal

in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues

February 19, 2022

Local News

La Plata Electric Association votes to buy-down contract with Tri-State, opening door to more renewables

low-carbon energy partners expected to save co-op $7 million a year

February 16, 2022

Local News

Sustainability report provides update on Durango’s effort to meet 2030 and 2050 goals

use accounts for about 67% of communitywide greenhouse gas emissions

January 12, 2022

Local News

Electric vehicles amass at fairgrounds for National Drive Electric Week

One-day event lets potential buyers talk to current owners

September 25, 2021

Business

International firm to buy power from New Mexico wind farms

The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE – A California-based renewable energy company that is building a collection of wind farms in New…

May 26, 2021

Local News

Solar project proposed northwest of Cortez

Electric would purchase power; some neighbors object to location

April 18, 2021

Local News

How will Durango City Council candidates address the environment?

Water, wildfire mitigation, recycling among top priorities

March 20, 2021

Local News

Ignacio opens first electric vehicle charging station

ports offer full charge in 4 to 6 hours

February 18, 2021

Local News

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

November 2, 2020

Local News

TV network to film Ignacio family building earthen home

is to construct the house from the ground up in 4 weeks

September 4, 2020

Local News

City of Durango invites comments on sustainability plan

Initial survey respondents say ‘be more ambitious’

July 23, 2020