Solar energy

Local News

Shaw Solar shifts to employee-owned co-op model

comes after 20 years of traditional ownership under John Shaw

April 14, 2026

Local News

Durango offers sustainability, EV charging grants up to $10,000

funding supports resiliency projects, workplace electric vehicle infrastructure

March 26, 2026

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

Fort Lewis College expands off-grid solar effort for Navajo Nation families

Honnold Foundation grant will support clean energy and water systems

December 21, 2025

Southwest Life

Pushback by counties on solar projects is challenging climate goals, Colorado officials say

Cities, counties say report by the Colorado Energy Office was tailored to aid the governor in dictating solar siting rules,…

October 26, 2025

Local News

Mountain Middle School to become first emergency resilience hub in Durango

Independent battery-powered microgrid would provide power during outages, crises

October 21, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College Solar Initiative brings off-grid energy to Navajo Nation communities

Program delivers photovoltaic systems to rural Diné residents

September 23, 2025

Local News

Photo: SOIL lab moves off grid with solar panels

Employees with Shaw Solar, from left, Micah Rieke, Nate Keil and Seth Britton, install solar panels at the SOIL lab’s…

April 15, 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

Community

Canyonland Solar Project awaits approval in Montezuma County

project would be near Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and Goodman Point

March 15, 2025

Local News

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

March 2, 2025

Local News

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

February 3, 2025

Local News

Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools

Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs

November 20, 2024

Local News

Where will LPEA get power after it leaves Tri-State? Partly, from Tri-State

Cooperative signs purchase agreement to buy solar electricity from wholesaler

November 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

Residents request Durango step up efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions

short of 2030 emissions target, but brighter future still possible

September 2, 2024

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to install 868 solar panels on buildings

American Heritage Railways receives grant from USDA for green initiative

July 30, 2024

Local News

Mancos marshal’s new office is under construction

It’s five times the size of the old one, solar powered and will support a growing squad

July 25, 2024

Local News

Six Durango businesses receive USDA funding for solar energy projects

U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizes cost savings, clean power production

July 3, 2024

Local News

La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete

garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes

June 13, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects

A solar array in Brush, run by Pivot and Xcel Energy, became operational in early 2020. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun…

April 28, 2024

Regional News

Colorado used to be a national leader in home solar. Two big moves could push it back on top.

awarded $156 million federal grant to get rooftop solar for low-income families, while a bill in the legislature would boost…

April 26, 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

Regional News

More solar power in the works for southern Colorado

Fountain's newly installed solar panels are expected to save the city $175,000 in electricity costs each year. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette…

March 31, 2024