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NREL engineer on the ‘grand challenges’ of supersizing wind power on the grid

Wind power could supply up to half the world’s electricity by 2050 if scientists and engineers can overcome some big challenges.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 October 2019
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All-electric homes offer a prototype for low-carbon housing in Colorado

The Basalt Vista housing project eschews natural gas as the state looks to reduce emissions from the building sector.

By Allen Best . 17 October 2019
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Chicago startup will help test hyperlocal electric vehicle incentive in California

Sacramento’s municipal utility will use blockchain software to track rewards for customers who charge with solar power.

By David Thill . 13 September 2019
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Report: City electric vehicle efforts could threaten grid in Seattle and elsewhere

While the analysis focused on Seattle, researchers said the findings highlight a challenge that could await other cities and states with emission-cutting commitments.

By EnergyWire . 5 September 2019
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Colorado cooperative to hit clean energy goal a decade early

A Colorado cooperative last week announced that it could reach its 70% decarbonization goal by as early as next year, a decade ahead of the 2030 target announced less than a year ago.

By Allen Best . 27 August 2019
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Offshore wind could save California $2 billion, report says

Offshore wind could help hold down costs for ratepayers as the state pursues its emissions goals, according to a new study commissioned by a company that hopes to build wind turbines off the coast.

By EnergyWire . 21 August 2019
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In Colorado, electric vehicle ambitions meet extreme peaks and weather

As the state emerges as a leader in electric transportation, it’s grappling with unique challenges from its geography.

By Allen Best . 12 August 2019
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California steers toward a future of self-driving electric vehicles

California is laying the groundwork for the next phase in its push toward zero-emission transportation: self-driving cars.

By Julie Cart / CalMatters . 30 July 2019
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In Colorado, a coal-heavy co-op offers a climate plan — and suspicions rise

Tri-State says it's pursuing FERC regulation in an attempt to avoid overlapping state regulation, but the proposal is generating concerns.

By ClimateWire . 19 July 2019
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Colorado puts regulatory microscope on utility distribution system planning

Once as simple as wires and poles, today’s distribution systems can reflect a wide range of changing realities.

By Allen Best . 15 July 2019