Colorado solar industry says federal investment lowers tariff threat Inflation Reduction Act will boost U.S. makers of solar panels, easing worries that Commerce Department tariffs will choke off building… December 27, 2022
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
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
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
San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues February 19, 2022
Large-scale solar project proposed in Montezuma County Project would cover 1,100 acres; Tri-State agrees to buy power from Juwi Inc. November 17, 2021
Solar project approved south of Cortez OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power October 19, 2021
Dolores taps into solar for public buildings Electric car charger also installed at Town Hall August 14, 2021
Solar project wins approval in Montezuma County Mitigation measures put in place to reduce visual impacts and prairie dogs July 27, 2021
Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc. July 5, 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
Fort Lewis College to develop solar park Facility at the Old Fort Lewis will be used for research and electricity generation June 25, 2020
With limited electricity, Navajo Nation students receive kits for distance learning Packets include solar light, grade-appropriate books and other supplies June 11, 2020
BLM to hold public meeting about solar project near Farmington would produce 372 megawatts of electricity May 16, 2020
Tri-State to close Colorado, New Mexico coal plants and mines blames Democrats for loss of jobs January 10, 2020
Montezuma County passes $51.4 million budget for 2020 roads, solar power, and more law enforcement boost expenditures December 31, 2019
Church’s Native Hope Solar brings light and heat to Navajo families United Methodist group’s efforts grow among isolated residents December 6, 2019