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
Local News 1,900-acre solar project proposed south of Hesperus would be among state’s largest Development would include battery storage and enough energy to power 56,000 homes annually October 10, 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 Large solar project pitched for Pleasant View area 127-megawatt facility in preliminary planning stages; pros and cons discussed at packed meeting August 12, 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
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
Local News Solar project approved south of Cortez OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power October 19, 2021
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 Photos: Solar & Net Zero Home Tour Deborah Lycan and Rich Farrington stand outside of their net-zero home on Thursday. The house is highly insulated with a… October 1, 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 Solar project proposed northwest of Cortez Electric would purchase power; some neighbors object to location April 18, 2021
Local News How will Durango City Council candidates address the environment? Water, wildfire mitigation, recycling among top priorities March 20, 2021
Local News Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs November 2, 2020
Local News Fort Lewis College to develop solar park Facility at the Old Fort Lewis will be used for research and electricity generation June 23, 2020
New Mexico With limited electricity, Navajo Nation students receive kits for distance learning Packets include solar light, grade-appropriate books and other supplies June 11, 2020
Local News Montezuma County taps into solar energy 208 panels installed on county annex building May 31, 2020
Local News Have you dropped off your LPEA ballot? Voters have until 4 p.m. today renewable investment up for debate May 15, 2020
New Mexico BLM to hold public meeting about solar project near Farmington would produce 372 megawatts of electricity May 13, 2020
Local News Montezuma County passes $51.4 million budget for 2020 roads, solar power and more law enforcement boost expenditures January 1, 2020
Local News Church’s Native Hope Solar brings light and heat to Navajo families Durango’s First United Methodist group’s efforts grow among isolated residents December 25, 2019
Local News LPEA could add a solar garden after Tri-State vote 2 megawatts would not be enough to reach co-op’s carbon-cutting goal November 24, 2019