Renewable energy

Regional News

How Democrats’ climate bill will ‘supercharge’ Colorado’s clean-energy efforts

Billions in federal funding to supplement state-level incentives, ‘shift the economics’ of new technologies

August 18, 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

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

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

Regional News

Feud over closure of San Juan Generating Station could cost customers

Shutting down and converting to clean energy is supposed to save money

April 13, 2022

Local News

What might we hear from Biden’s State of the Union? Colorado leaders weigh in

Representatives, strategist expect energy production and COVID-19 to be key focus of speech

February 26, 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

Education

Durango’s electric school bus is like a huge battery on wheels

Vehicle-to-grid technology will save District 9-R on fuel and maintenance

January 5, 2022

Community

Durango church sees the (sun)light, goes full solar

$50,000 project finished last week with help of community groups

October 5, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association will present partial contract options next month at town halls

Meetings will discuss financial options for moving to a low-carbon provider

September 28, 2021

Regional News

Biden pitches spending plan in Denver as key to fight climate change

President visits National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Flatirons campus

September 15, 2021

Local News

Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout?

power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op

July 31, 2021

Local News

Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects

Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.

July 3, 2021

Local News

LPEA election results favor incumbents

1 newcomer, Ted Compton, will represent Durango

June 18, 2021

Business

Tri-State to cut greenhouse gases in Colorado by turning to renewable power

Electricity provider targets 80% cut in emissions by 2030

November 23, 2020

Local News

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

November 2, 2020

Local News

Discovery DIY Network wraps up filming of Ignacio off-grid home

‘I’m so nervous about seeing myself on TV’

November 1, 2020

Local News

Colorado Public Utility Commission dismisses LPEA complaint against Tri-State

agency says it lacks jurisdiction in contract buyout dispute

October 27, 2020

Local News