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Analysis: What would second Trump term mean for Colorado’s energy transition?

Analysis: What would second Trump term mean for Colorado’s energy transition?

Colorado aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Would a second Donald Trump presidency frustrate those ambitions? Not entirely. The energy transition…

As with roundabouts, Vail looks to become a national trend-setter with geothermal plan

As with roundabouts, Vail looks to become a national trend-setter with geothermal plan

Holy Cross Energy President and CEO Bryan Hannegan, left, with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, center, and Vail Mayor Travis Coggin discuss the town’s new geothermal project, which received $250,000 from…

Big Pivots analysis: Growing interest in geothermal includes Vail, Eagle County

Big Pivots analysis: Growing interest in geothermal includes Vail, Eagle County

Pagosa Springs has long used geothermal energy in its downtown core area. Colorado’s geothermal story has started to get very interesting. Just look at the diversity and depth of the…

Transmission issues frustrate Holy Cross goal of 90% zero-emission power by ’24

Transmission issues frustrate Holy Cross goal of 90% zero-emission power by ’24

Bronco Plains wind energy in eastern Colorado (Holy Cross Energy photo). Holy Cross Energy had hoped to surpass 90% emissions-free energy by the end of 2023. It didn’t get there.…

Colorado takes aggressive legislative steps to limit watering of urban landscaping

Colorado takes aggressive legislative steps to limit watering of urban landscaping

The Aurora Detention Center surrounded by thirsty non-native grass. The remarks in the office of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday afternoon were brief, befitting the bill that was soon…

Study: Colorado on track for near-zero electricity without need for major breakthroughs

Study: Colorado  on track for near-zero electricity without need for major breakthroughs

Colorado can decarbonize its electricity very deeply by 2040 without busting the bank. But there’s a catch. To hit this 98.5% decarbonization level will require accepting natural gas as 1%…

Holy Cross Energy grapples with rooftop solar net-metering equity as renewable percentage increases

Holy Cross Energy grapples with rooftop solar net-metering equity as renewable percentage increases

Scott Mcdaniel bought a 15-kilowvwatt solar array for his house in Eagle in 2022. Now, he’s second-guessing that $43,000 investment. Holy Cross Energy, his local utility, proposes to revamp its…

Holy Cross Energy delays new rate schedule that would have removed solar net-metering incentives

Holy Cross Energy delays new rate schedule that would have removed solar net-metering incentives

Directors of Holy Cross Energy agreed on Wednesday morning to delay any new rate schedule until at least December.  The decision was made after Holy Cross received a letter from the…

Colorado Solar and Storage trade group booming as industry takes off, adds thousands of workers

Colorado Solar and Storage trade group booming as industry takes off, adds thousands of workers

Colorado Solar and Storage Association has expanded its membership from 83 business members to 275 during the last several years. Is COSSA giving out ski passes to new members? No…

Holy Cross, Xcel Energy explore power storage options in push to deliver 100% renewable energy

Holy Cross, Xcel Energy explore power storage options in push to deliver 100% renewable energy

Holy Cross Energy aims to distribute 100% emission-free electricity to its 55,000 members in the Aspen, Rifle, and Vail areas by 2030. How will it do that? Tri-State Generation and…

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