Xcel Energy proposes hiking Colorado gas bills by nearly 10 percent
Colorado’s largest utility says the increase is necessary to pay for improvements to ensure the safety and reliability of its extensive natural gas network.
By Sam Brasch
Why Xcel Energy’s push to expand EV incentives has divided climate and consumer advocates
The plan would allow customers to combine ratepayer-funded rebates with Colorado’s already generous suite of incentives.
By Sam Brasch
Here’s where Colorado wolves have been hanging out — for now
A new map based on GPS collar tracking data reveals the predators have traversed a broad area centered around Kremmling.
By Sam Brasch
Last weekend’s polar vortex will cost most Coloradans an extra $15 for increased energy costs
Natural gas prices were lower than in previous storms, but the state’s largest utility says the frigid weather could impact home energy bills for months.
By Sam Brasch
Here’s what’s behind those scammy social media ads for free solar panels
Welcome to the shady underbelly of the sunshine industry, which falsely promises no-cost panels and Tesla Powerwalls.
By Sam Brasch
Why Colorado should expect a drier future with more wildfires and air pollution
The state’s updated climate change report finds rising temperatures will make it harder for Colorado to hold onto its critical water resources.
By Sam Brasch
Campaign to protect natural gas at the Colorado ballot box gains momentum and money
Major oil and gas operators have thrown $3.4 million behind a proposed measure that asks voters to protect fossil fuel appliances from state and local climate policies.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado’s statewide e-bike program is so popular that it’s already used up its initial funding
So far, 4,520 Colorado residents have bought electric bicycles with the help of discounts worth a total of $5,417,300.
By Sam Brasch
How a gas utility fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
Colorado is now among a handful of states trying to prevent utilities from using ratepayer money for political influence
By Sam Brasch
Federal court rejects ranchers’ lawsuit to pause Colorado wolf reintroduction
The decision clears a path for Colorado to release its first batch of wolves as soon as Monday.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado sets new regulations on gas-powered lawn tools. Clean air advocates say they don’t go far enough
The rules require public entities to transition to electric tools, but won’t affect individuals or commercial landscaping companies.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado could reintroduce wolves as soon as next week — if it’s not stopped by a federal court
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is on track to dart and capture up to 10 gray wolves in Oregon starting Sunday, but a lawsuit could put a pause on the voter-mandated plan.
By Sam Brasch
Why the future of wave energy runs through Colorado
A new tank at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Arvada could help humanity harvest the immense power of the ocean.
By Sam Brasch
In a reversal, Xcel Energy won’t use carbon offsets or certified natural gas to clean up its gas system
The revised plan is a win for environmental groups but it doesn’t clarify how the state’s largest utility plans to meet legally mandated climate targets.
By Sam Brasch
Why is Colorado off track to miss its first big climate goals? Short answer: cars
The state is making a lot of gains by shifting away from coal and cleaning up drilling, but slow progress on cutting planet-warming emissions from transportation is derailing its climate goals.
Colorado is ready to help pay for geothermal heating and cooling systems
A new state grant program will award $12 million for projects to harvest energy below the earth’s surface.
By Sam Brasch