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Gov. Hickenlooper and Noble Energy Celebrate Grand Opening of New Operations Center in Greeley, Colorado

Today’s festivities at the new 66,500 square foot facility included a $5 million check presentation to two Weld County school districts for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) School Bus Project.

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Oil and Gas Industry Poll: Longmont’s Drilling Rules Lack Broad Support

Coming one one day before the final Longmont City Council vote on adopting new drilling rules, the phone survey shows 46 percent of respondents supported local regulation of oil and gas, while 42 percent opposed it, a gap just outside the 3.83 percent margin of error.

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Mandatory Efficiency Requirements in Boulder?

Unsatisfied with the energy reductions achieved through voluntary incentives, the Flatirons City is considering creating a mandatory energy-efficiency program for the commercial and industrial sector.The program would be similar to the city’s SmartRegs program, which introduced energy-efficiency requirements for rental housing.

21May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Colorado Mining Association Appeals Roadless Rule to Supreme Court

The 28-page request for high court attention argues that “roadless” as defined in the federal government’s rule is de facto wilderness and that only Congress has the power to create wilderness.

21May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Building Solar Friendly Communities in Colorado

Rooftop solar is an important part of our future electricity system because of its ability to enhance energy security, protect against volatile fuel prices and retail electricity rate increases, and mitigate environmental issues. But, for rooftop solar to play its role—both on the national and local level—costs must come down.

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Colorado Highlands Wind Project Gets Underway

Once completed, full output will be delivered under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, a not-for-profit wholesale power provider to 44 rural electric cooperatives in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

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Gaining a Stake in The Niobrara Shale:
Is it the Next Bakken?

Conference producers say the Tight Oil Niobrara Congress & Gala Dinner 2012 at the Grand Hyatt Denver on Thursday will be the first dedicated forum combining geological and completions disciplines to address how operators can unlock the play’s potential within an economically viable framework.

19May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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A Tale of Two Conferences — The World Renewable Energy Forum and DUO Oil and Gas Collide in the Mile High City

Speaking at the World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver today, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu called on Congress to extend tax credits that support the nation’s alternative energy industry. Next door, they talked unconventional shale and jobs.

17May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Previewing the NIOBRARA REPORT

The E-zine launches later this month with the premiere edition being delivered to subscriber inboxes. If you haven’t already signed up for your copy, click the top banner above to receive every bimonthly edition for free. In the meantime, here are some excerpts from the issue …

15May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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NREL Head Talks Limits of Natural Gas,
New Emissions Study

The lab’s analysis found that from cradle to grave, coal-fired energy releases about 20 times as much GHG into the atmosphere per kilowatt-hour as solar energy. Wind and nuclear energy are on relative par with solar energy. Director Arvizu touched on the latest research in his presentation.

15May2012 | admin | 3 comments | Continued
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Speed Up Permitting Process for Public Lands Urges Leading Oil and Gas Trade Group

The president and CEO at the American Petroleum Institute said the “shale revolution” is providing jobs and energy security to the United States. Instead of regulating the process, Washington should make it easier for energy companies to move forward.

14May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Douglas County Seeks Uniform Oil and Gas Regs

Navigation is the key for government entities such as Douglas County, which face the possibility of drilling operations as oil companies file drilling unit applications, the first step after an operator has secured access to mineral rights.

13May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Electric Avenue Powers Up in Denver May 16-17th

Open to the public, the event will showcase more than new electric cars. Conversions of classic and late model cars will be displayed, and experts will be on hand to answer your most technical EV questions. Several types of EV charging stations, electric motorcycles, bikes and solar vehicle charging solutions will on be on display.

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    Mandatory Efficiency Requirements in Boulder?

    Unsatisfied with the energy reductions achieved through voluntary incentives, the Flatirons City is considering creating a mandatory energy-efficiency program for the commercial and industrial sector.The program would be similar to the city’s SmartRegs program, which introduced energy-efficiency requirements for rental housing.

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