Alternative energy

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Have you dropped off your LPEA ballot? Voters have until 4 p.m. today

renewable investment up for debate

May 15, 2020

Local First

Setting goals is a positive first step

This famous quote coined by Zig Ziglar was taken to heart by the city of Durango at its Aug. 20…

September 7, 2019

Local News

Energy storage is key to reaching renewable energy goals

storage costs and battery innovations needed to reduce carbon emissions

July 5, 2019

Business

New Mexico to market ‘green bonds’ for energy conservation

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham testifies at a field hearing of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral…

May 3, 2019

Regional News

New Mexico utility says it will be emissions-free by 2040

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, right, and PNM Resources CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn, left, celebrate after planting a tree for…

April 22, 2019

Local News

Durango recognized for solar accessibility

permit process earns city top marks from federally funded program

January 27, 2019

Local News

LPEA in talks with Tri-State to accommodate solar companies

Renewable energy would be sold to wholesale supplier, which would pass on costs

December 2, 2018

Local News

Citizens group challenges La Plata Electric Association decisions

Petition questions rates and spending

December 2, 2018

Regional News

Proposed Wyoming wind farm could power Colorado cities

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports the Roundhouse Renewable Energy Project, which would be operated by Utah-based Enyo Renewable Energy, would…

August 19, 2018

Local News

Cortez council supports electric vehicle groups in grant applications

signs letters of support for groups seeking funds

June 28, 2018

Local News

Companies show interest in McPhee hydropower potential

Pump-pack storage system proposed for reservoir

May 20, 2018

Southwest Life

Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

April 11, 2018

Local News

Cortez city council considers charging stations for electric cars

Nonprofit offers some startup advice

March 5, 2018

Local News

La Plata Electric Association offers new options for contributing to renewable power generation

Residents can donate lump sums to support green energy efforts

March 2, 2018

Local News

Exploratory group to study La Plata Electric Association’s future

Committee likely to look at renewable energy concerns

January 19, 2018

Regional News

Navajo solar plant breaks new ground

The Kayenta Solar Facility is the first utility-scale solar project on the Navajo Nation, producing enough electricity to power about…

August 28, 2017

Business

Albuquerque startup developing material for hydrogen cars

The engine part of a Toyota Motor Corp.’s new fuel cell vehicle Mirai is shown at its showroom test course…

August 1, 2017

Regional News

Energy Office funding cut reveals split on state vision

to be hot topic during the 2018 legislative session

June 25, 2017

Business

In cattle country, rare wind gusts upend the Texas energy market

Wind turbine blades sit on trailers awaiting transport at the Port Of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov.…

June 23, 2017

Local News

4CORE to offer Nissan Leaf rebate, install two charging stations

to install charging stations

March 24, 2017

Business

Solar home, business tour will showcase options

Oct. 8 tour will showcase variety of options for homes

October 1, 2016

Local News

Volunteers needed for solar barn raising

Community members will help install a 16.7 kW ground-mounted solar system at Southwest Horizon Ranch on Wednesday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…

September 16, 2016

Local News

Biochar seen as potential market for forest

transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power

September 10, 2016

Local News

Durango solar company one of country’s fastest growing businesses

Solar finds niche in agriculture

September 3, 2016