All Posts Tagged With: "Colorado renewable energy"
Colorado’s Competitive Position in the
Energy Industry
The third edition of Resource Rich Colorado compares the state to the 49 others based on the presence of natural resources for energy generation, policies and programs, and intellectual resources for the energy industry. The results:
Our energy economy is one of the strongest in the nation but challenges remain.
What Would Adam Smith Do?
There is nothing more dismaying to football fans that a referees call that goes against their team and changes the course of game. The cry goes out: “Hey, ref let’em play.” The battle over energy policy these days has devolved to the same cry of “let’em play” as energy subsidies and tax breaks have become targets for all sides. The feeling expressed by some is that energy sources and technologies ought to compete mano a mano in the open and free market and let the solar chips fall where they may.
1Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Xcel Energy Seeks PUC Approval of Low Cost
Wind Deal
David Eves, chief executive officer of Xcel’s subsidiary Public Service Company of Colorado, said the wind energy offer from NextEra was too good to pass-up. “This proposed purchase contains the lowest-cost wind energy we’ve seen, making it competitive with other energy sources.”
19Aug2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Academy Hits Switch on Solar Array
The PV deployment fits into the Academy’s objective to generate 100 percent of its electricity needs on base by 2020 as part of the Defense Department’s Net Zero Energy Installation initiative. “At the strategic level, a lot of us talk about getting serious about the renewable energy business,” General Gould said. “We did it.”
14Jun2011 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
Power Grab Over State’s Power Lines
SB 045 creates a task force to study the need for a state level commission to streamline new transmission. Comprised largely of utility interests, the group will make its recommendations by Dec. 1st. While the result is likely a foregone conclusion, the task force must consider public input gathered through four open meetings. Those who support a transparency, local control and distributed renewable energy generation shouldn’t miss the opportunity to participate in these meetings.
7Jun2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Metro Denver EDC Touts State’s Cleantech Growth
It was the only sector within the state to grow in 2010, with 1,600 companies employing more than 19,000 workers. “Colorado ranks fourth nationally in the total number of clean-energy jobs and we’re still growing and adding jobs,” said Tom Clark, Metro Denver EDC’s executive vice president.
23May2011 | admin | 3 comments | Continued
Latest ‘Freeing the Grid’ Report Shows Progress
“Electricity rules and regulations can be incredibly complex and difficult to get right, particularly in the pioneering territory of renewables and self-generation. This policy guide is intended to help states understand how their policies currently rank and how to improve them to achieve real renewable energy market and job growth.”
11Dec2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Green Jobs are Leading the Way for Colorado
How important have “green jobs” been to Colorado? “Unemployment would be a full two points above what it is today,” said Tom Clark, executive vice president of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. “So instead of eight people out of 100, we’d have 10 out of 100 (unemployed).”
15Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Ritter Announces Acceleration of Small Hydro Projects In Colorado
Surveys have found that Colorado has several hundred sites with a potential of 5 megawatts or less, with a combined generating capacity of more than 1,400 megawatts. The lengthy permitting process, however, has prevented many projects from moving forward.
25Aug2010 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
Colorado Springs Faces Big Hurdles in Renewables
Competition in the renewable energy sector is increasingly intense and many cities are far ahead of Colorado Springs, posing huge hurdles in the region’s effort to gain a foothold in the market, especially since it lacks many of the critical resources essential for solar, wind and biofuels deployment.
26Jun2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Cities, Counties and Utilities Team Up with GEO on RECHARGE COLORADO Campaign
Nearly three dozen cities, counties and utilities have joined the GEO in the ‘Recharge Colorado’ campaign which officially launched on Monday. The partners will provide a variety of rebates for energy upgrades, including insulation, energy-efficient appliances, energy audits and solar power.
16Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
How to Profit from Colorado’s New Renewable Energy Law
I’ve probably been to Colorado about a dozen times in my life. It’s a beautiful state with a rich history, breathtaking natural beauty, and some of the most amazing national parks in the country. And despite the altitude adjustments that occasionally put the kibosh on my morning run, I understand why so many people live there.
11Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Colorado Legislature Approves 30% Renewable Energy Requirement
The new bill was finalized after a few housecleaning tweaks and will soon have the Governor’s signature on it. HB-1001 has been a major goal this year for the Ritter Administration and once law, will make Colorado second only to California in highest mandated percentage of renewables for power generation.
10Mar2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Natural Gas Can Help Illuminate Colorado’s Energy Path
Xcel Energy’s Comanche 3, a 750 MW coal-fired power plant in Pueblo now scheduled for start-up in late March, is the first new coal-fired plant built by the utility in nearly 30 years. Yet, in light of impending federal regulation of carbon dioxide emissions, it may also be the last one built in the state. A CEN White Paper
2Mar2010 | admin | 3 comments | Continued
Denver Economic Development Office Sees Stronger Energy Markets for 2010
This year is shaping up to be a much better one for energy markets in the Denver metro area, according to analysts who predict energy trends will strengthen. They base their positive outlook on data compiled by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation.
9Feb2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
It’s Colorado Energy’s Time to Lead: Let’s not Screw it Up
At Altira Group, we believe 2010 can bring a significant change to Colorado energy. Our state can help lead the country in developing thoughtful, balanced energy policies that work towards ending the “either-or” debate and embrace both traditional and renewable energy development.
25Jan2010 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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