Tag Archives: Renewable Sources

guest commentary Investor: Colorado can lead in renewable energy

In 2004, Colorado became the first state in the nation to create a Renewable Energy Standard at the ballot box. That year, citizens called for the state to get 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources. Lawmakers took this … Continue reading

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Renewable energy could provide 80% of US electricity – but at what cost?

Denver Post The United States could be getting 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050 and all it would take is doubling the pace for installing renewable energy sources and then doubling it again and somewhere between … Continue reading

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Colorado utilities commission appointee draws environmentalists’ fire

La Plata Electric Association Pam Patton Gov. John Hickenlooper’s appointment of Pam Patton to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission is drawing fire from environmental groups. The Durango-based La Plata Electric Association serves more than 40,000 customers, primarily in La Plata … Continue reading

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