Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open co‑op and a partner say Craig 1 station disrupts power deliveries from a nearby solar farm January 30, 2026
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
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
Why now might be the best time to buy an EV in Colorado credits about to shrink; dealers offering mind-boggling discounts November 18, 2024
After years of dings, coal-fired powerhouse Tri-State now noted for switch to solar, wind Co-op umbrella utility is transforming into a renewable-energy giant covering four Western states August 15, 2024
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
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
How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks Sen. Kevin Priola backed a drilling ban that many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach April 2, 2024
Expansive solar farm slated for Ute Mountain Ute reservation 4,400-acre facility will be among the nation’s largest March 24, 2024
Durango-based King Energy joins forces with ClearGen to expand commercial solar projects $150 million will be going toward company’s rooftop solar plans nationwide February 19, 2024
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
‘It’s our new cash crop’: A land rush for renewable energy is transforming the Eastern Plains A race to meet Colorado climate goals has led to a flurry of wind and solar activity June 20, 2022
Hamburger helper: Beef fat may be coming to help fuel a fancy jet near you Tallow-based fuel is advertised to cut carbon output of jet flights by 25% April 20, 2022
San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues February 19, 2022
Electric vehicles amass at fairgrounds for National Drive Electric Week One-day event lets potential buyers talk to current owners September 25, 2021
Solar project proposed northwest of Cortez Electric would purchase power; some neighbors object to location April 13, 2021
Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs October 28, 2020
TV network to film Ignacio family building earthen home is to construct the house from the ground up in 4 weeks September 7, 2020
Business Durango recognized for solar accessibility permit process earns city top marks from federally funded program January 25, 2019
Local News Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations April 11, 2018
Local News Cortez council considers charging stations for electric cars Nonprofit offers some startup advice March 2, 2018
Local News Cortez Sanitation District may go solar at lift stations District members consider installing solar panels January 9, 2018
