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Analysis: Colorado data center bill raises serious questions of electric consumers subsidizing Big Tech
A new data center in Raleigh, North Carolina (photo courtesy of Vijay Gadepally). Colorado has a new data center in Aurora, near I-70 and E-470, that by almost any calculation…
Hurd, Evans walking fine line on renewable energy as Trump pushes ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil, gas agenda
Colorado sends four Democrats and four Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives. Of them, Jeff Hurd, a Republican from Grand Junction, and Gabe Evans, a Republican from Fort Lupton,…
Big Pivots: Holy Cross Energy takes another step toward 100% renewable energy
This falls under the heading of energy wonkiness but my impression is that it is a vital part of the energy transition in Colorado. We don’t get to 100% without…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…