Energy (general)

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

Alternative energy

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

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Energy (general)

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation

October 30, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Energy (general)

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

July 28, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

Alternative energy

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

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Energy (general)

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

June 30, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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

Alternative energy

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

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall

comes after rising pressure to speak on national issues

March 13, 2025 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

Energy (general)

Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies

February 4, 2025 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

Energy (general)

Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands

December 12, 2024 • Maria Tedesco — Herald Staff Writer

3 Colorado utilities are getting $1.1B from the feds to accelerate the move to renewable energy

3 Colorado utilities are getting $1.1B from the feds to accelerate the move to renewable energy

Tri-State received the largest Inflation Reduction Act award and says $679M will help it exceed Colorado greenhouse gas reduction goals

September 6, 2024 • Mark Jaffe — Colorado Sun