Renewable energy

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

On the sunny side of the green energy revolution

Plata Electric Association’s Sunnyside Solar Garden will be its first solar project in the region

March 11, 2024

Local News

La Plata Electric Association secures $13.4 million federal funding for solar project

Co-op one of five organizations to receive first-round funds from $1 billion Inflation Reduction Act program

March 8, 2024

Local News

Durango e-bike voucher program funding triples in 2024

Returning rebates target lower income earners with applications opening in spring

January 14, 2024

Local News

Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center

Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models

January 11, 2024

Local News

Tesla closer to coming to Durango after city OKs service contract with electric vehicle manufacturer

supercharging stations would be installed at Transit Center

December 9, 2023

Regional News

Colorado is ready to help pay for geothermal heating and cooling systems

A heat pump is pictured at a house in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands, May 27, 2023. (Martin Meissner/AP Photo) Colorado opened applications…

November 14, 2023

Local News

Durango hopes to stay ahead of growing electric vehicle demand

explores new EV standards for future developments

September 17, 2023

Local News

Solar array to offset electrical consumption causes concerns for Durango neighborhood

Installation would offset 37-40% of power used at city facility

September 7, 2023

Local News

What happened to the Hesperus solar project?

1,900-acre project is moving forward, too slowly for some

August 1, 2023

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

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

Local News

Solar installation reaps $10,000 savings for one La Plata County fire district

Pine’s panels are expected to pay for themselves within 10 years

April 6, 2023

Local News

Energy contract could save Durango over $500,000, but a funding source must be approved

Council to consider options to pay for facility upgrades

March 17, 2023

Local News

City of Durango holds its first ‘sustainability forum,’ a progress report on efforts to be green

governments can set policy, incentivize conservation and cut back their own consumption

March 16, 2023

Local News

Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application

Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted

January 19, 2023

Local News

What do the landowners of the Hesperus solar project have to say?

of the three parties has reasons for participating in the project

December 17, 2022

Local News

California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project

1,900-acre installation would create 155 megawatts of energy each year in addition to battery storage capacity

November 13, 2022

Local News

Neighbors organize to halt Hesperus solar installation

Company plans estimated 500,000 panels in southwest La Plata County, but residents worry about environmental impacts

November 13, 2022

Local News

City of Durango to undertake nearly 30 solar, water and power projects all at once

performance contract to save hundreds of thousands in sustainability plans

November 4, 2022

New Mexico

Lack of affordable solar energy options in Farmington, clean energy advocates say

local governments fairly self-regulate utilities they own?

November 2, 2022

Regional News

Industry shake-ups have delayed or canceled many utility solar projects in Colorado

least 10 large-scale installations have been scrapped or postponed

September 30, 2022

Local News

Durango revs up to explore phase-in to electric vehicles

consumed 275,051 gallons of fuel last year

September 14, 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