Xcel Energy electrical workers could strike without a new employment deal
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 111 is negotiating for better pay and a plan to help employees at coal-fired power plants set to close by 2031.
By Sam Brasch
Xcel Energy wants to mix hydrogen into the natural gas system. It’s starting with this neighborhood.
The company plans to test the controversial climate strategy in Box Elder Creek Ranch, a subdivision near Hudson, Colo.
By Sam Brasch
It could be illegal to sell gas lawn equipment in metro Denver starting in 2025
To reduce ozone pollution in the region, air regulators have proposed rules to accelerate the shift to electric leaf blowers and lawnmowers.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado’s electric vehicle tax credit is now worth $5,000
More incentives are coming down the road.
By Sam Brasch
How Rad Power Bikes won the biggest share of Denver’s e-bike rebates — at the frustration of some local shops
The Seattle-based e-bike maker has collected almost half the city’s popular discounts.
By Sam Brasch
Wildfire smoke drove Front Range ozone pollution during hazy 2021 summer, study finds
The results have already led oil and gas groups to push for weaker pollution rules.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado is going wolf shopping. First stop: Washington
Until now, it wasn’t clear where it would get the controversial predators.
By Sam Brasch
Suncor has more pollution problems than similar U.S. refineries, new EPA report finds
It confirms the suspicions of many frustrated Commerce City neighbors and climate advocates.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado charges ahead with e-bike rebates for low- and moderate-income residents
After Denver proved the popularity of e-bike rebates, Colorado is now the idea out for a spin.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado adopts a new climate-minded statewide building code
The new construction standards are meant to ensure homes and buildings are built for efficiency, electric cars and solar panels.
By Sam Brasch
A winter of brutal energy bills has left Xcel Energy customers deep in debt
Lawmakers passed legislation to address high energy costs, but it’s unlikely to offer much short-term help.
By Sam Brasch
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory gets $150 million for expansions in Arvada and Golden
The federal funding comes from landmark climate legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado is poised to set the nation’s first standards for green hydrogen. Will the federal government follow suit?
Without clear guardrails in place, environmental groups worry clean hydrogen could accelerate climate change, not slow it down.
By Sam Brasch
A consumer’s guide to Colorado’s new climate-friendly discounts
Deals on heat pumps, electric bikes, electric cars and lawn equipment are on the way.
By Sam Brasch
Here’s why Polis appears ready to veto a bipartisan wolf reintroduction bill
The legislation is meant to codify the state’s current restoration plan, but the governor worries it could throw a legal wrench into the process.
By Sam Brasch
A severely weakened bill to limit ozone pollution heads to Gov. Jared Polis
The legislation doesn’t restrict new oil and gas permits, but clean air advocates still want the governor to sign it.
By Sam Brasch