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
La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities December 16, 2025
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
Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss October 24, 2025
Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence July 28, 2025
Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling February 3, 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
New Mexico’s deal with Maxeon ranked among the top deals in North America Governor says the agreement with Maxeon will create up to 1,800 jobs May 8, 2024
Federal regulators deny permits for hydropower projects on Navajo Nation Indigenous advocates and conservation groups hailed the move as a win for tribes February 22, 2024
Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models January 11, 2024
Colorado is ready to help pay for geothermal heating and cooling systems A heat pump is pictured at a house in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands, May 27, 2023. (Martin Meissner/AP Photo) Colorado opened applications… November 14, 2023
Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted January 19, 2023
California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project 1,900-acre installation would create 155 megawatts of energy each year in addition to battery storage capacity November 13, 2022
Neighbors organize to halt Hesperus solar installation Company plans estimated 500,000 panels in southwest La Plata County, but residents worry about environmental impacts November 13, 2022
Lack of affordable solar energy options in Farmington, clean energy advocates say local governments fairly self-regulate utilities they own? November 2, 2022
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
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
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
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
What will we hear from Biden’s State of the Union? Colorado leaders weigh in Representatives, strategist expect energy production and COVID-19 to be focus of speech February 26, 2022
San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues February 19, 2022
Biden pitches spending plan in Denver as key to fight climate change President visits National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Flatirons campus September 15, 2021
Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout? power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op July 31, 2021
Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc. July 5, 2021
