Solar energy

Local News

County approves new homes near Bayfield, solar project west of Durango

Planning commissioners give early green light to 14 homes

November 22, 2019

Local News

St. Columba School installs solar panels to power buildings

Private campus aims to set good example, educate students about green energy

October 7, 2019

Local News

Rooftop solar could proliferate with voltage control

Liberty School installs panels that will power school, neighborhood homes

September 17, 2019

Local News

Solar projects planned on Montezuma County buildings

sites identified; courthouse may also be included

August 20, 2019

Local News

Durango students resurrect solar car for Texas race

recognized for courage in face of numerous obstacles

July 22, 2019

Local News

Local church replaces electric bill with community connection fund

Church partnering with local solar nonprofit

June 28, 2019

Business

Facebook invests in renewables with Texas solar project

The Boston-based renewable energy developer Longroad Energy announced in May that Facebook is building a massive new solar farm in…

June 13, 2019

Local News

Rooftop solar helping reach ambitious state, regional energy goals

than 100 renewable systems added every year to LPEA

March 29, 2019

Local News

Solar power comes to Ute Mountain Tribe

$2 million project will lower electricity bills for Towaoc residents

March 17, 2019

Local News

Montezuma County’s hopes for solar power begin to dim

Company interested, but power purchase agreement is needed

January 28, 2019

Local News

Durango recognized for solar accessibility

permit process earns city top marks from federally funded program

January 27, 2019

Local News

LPEA in talks with Tri-State to accommodate solar companies

Renewable energy would be sold to wholesale supplier, which would pass on costs

December 2, 2018

Local News

Citizens group challenges La Plata Electric Association decisions

Petition questions rates and spending

December 2, 2018

Regional News

New Mexico commission rejects community solar project

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports the commission voted Wednesday to ax the El Paso Electric proposal. The commission approved a…

November 2, 2018

Regional News

San Miguel County officials support Southwest Colorado solar plant plan

San Miguel County commissioners recently signed a letter of support for the 30-megawatt power plant. Ute Peak Solar and Standard…

September 16, 2018