New rebate program slashes heat pump costs for Denver-area residents
Homeowners and businesses can receive up to $1,500 off select pumps and receive free energy advising
Security issues plague Denver EPA office, lawmakers and employees say
Several Colorado Democrats are demanding answers from the EPA over working conditions in the Denver regional headquarters building.
Incumbent Sen. John Hickenlooper defeats challenger Julie Gonzales in Democratic primary
Hickenlooper proclaimed that his win was a harbinger of a Democratic sweep of the general election in November.
Colorado is facing a risky wildfire season. FEMA delays could make it even worse
Colorado has been waiting on roughly $50 million to help it prepare for future floods, wildfires and other disasters
Xcel Energy asks Colorado regulators to extend an aging coal plant
The company says it needs the power to ensure it meets increasing energy demands.
Xcel’s rate hike runs into consumer opposition in Colorado
The Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate said a proposed deal to increase rates was “bad for customers.”
Colorado and Nevada negotiators throw cold water on parts of federal plan to manage Colorado River
The federal government will soon finalize a framework for distributing dwindling Colorado River water, but it’s facing urgent questions.
How fancy white paint might help Boulder prepare for sweltering summers
Passive daytime radiative cooling technology is a climate solution that can cool down homes without using electricity.
Colorado renewable electricity production has skyrocketed over past decade
A new report finds that 44% of the electricity Coloradans consumed in 2025 came from green sources
Bill reauthorizing utilities commission passes, stripped of some contentious provisions
The bill reauthorizes Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission for another 7 years
Trump administration releases nearly $50 million in Colorado drought funding, more than a year late
The previously-frozen drought mitigation funding came from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
Plan to curb rising energy rates faces stiff resistance from Xcel Energy, organized labor
A bill to reauthorize the state’s Public Utilities Commission is facing stiff opposition over certain provisions.
State regulators approve 24 new oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir
Commissioners voted to approve the new pad despite months of community opposition.
Xcel releases previously confidential information about broken coal plant, Comanche 3
In filings to state regulators, the company also warned that it’s strapped for power as summer nears.
Why are electricity costs rising in Colorado? Play the Energy Bill Blame Game!
An interactive look at why costs are on the rise and who, or what, is to blame.
Xcel releases new plan to charge data centers for its power — and reduce bill impacts for Coloradans
Consumer advocates and environmental groups said the “large load tariff” was a step in the right direction.
