Energy (general)

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

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

Local News

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

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

Local News

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

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

The Durango Herald

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

Local News

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

Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies

February 4, 2025

Local News

Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands

December 12, 2024

Regional News

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

Local News

Durango moving ahead with plans to electrify city fleet

Transportation department plans to purchase first electrified trolley this year

April 20, 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

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

Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

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

March 5, 2024

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

Durango’s food tax rebate and utility refund program taking applications

7,761 utility accounts serviced in 2023

February 9, 2024

Local News

Boebert touts legislative wins that Biden vows to veto

Bills, amendments and funding requests pass House

November 10, 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

Regional News

How is Colorado doing in shutting down coal power plants?

national EPA rules show we’re ahead of the game. Here’s how we got there

May 15, 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

Local News

National propane delivery companies fail customers across Colorado

reacts to customer complaints with policy changes and letter to AmeriGas demanding action

February 28, 2023

Business

Xcel Energy played a leading role in plan to defend Colorado natural gas

documents show an executive served as a board member for Coloradans for Energy Access, a group dedicated to battling climate…

February 28, 2023

Regional News

Heat pumps are having a moment in Colorado, but do they really work in the bitter cold?

Developed in 1857, tech improvements are making heat pumps a viable element in the contemporary transition to cleaner, more energy…

January 26, 2023

Regional News

Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture

January 23, 2023