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Commentary: California needs more renewables, storage to prevent power outages

California is in dire need of more clean energy capacity, writed Ed Smeloff, of Vote Solar.

By Guest Contributor . 10 November 2020
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Election updates: Nevada voters approve 50% renewable energy standard

While the outcome of the 2020 presidential election may not be known for a few days, the outcome of several energy-related city and state ballot measures is becoming clear.

By Ken Paulman . 4 November 2020
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As costs rack up in Boulder's push to split with Xcel, voters to have the final say

Climate advocates in the Colorado city, eager to accelerate the push for clean energy, are divided over whether to cut a deal or continue a complex process to form their own utility.

By Allen Best . 27 October 2020
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Commentary: Smart grid design, intelligent analytics can help prevent blackouts

It’s long past time for electric grids to finally join the 21st century.

By Guest Contributor . 5 October 2020
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Colorado utilities fear wildfire risk — and liability — amid warming climate

Mindful of PG&E's struggles in California, Xcel Energy and electrical cooperatives are stepping up efforts to minimize the risk of causing wildfires.

By Allen Best . 30 September 2020
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Commentary: Are renewables to blame for California's blackouts?

I know in conservative circles it’s become standard to blame the power shortages squarely on renewable energy, writes Scott Coenen, of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum. However, the real story is far more complicated.

By Guest Contributor . 2 September 2020
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Survival is anything but certain for coal country

Coal country is not without options. But coal’s long legacy of hope, promises and failure has instilled a political inertia that won’t soon be overcome.

By Mason Adams . 25 August 2020
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Coal country envisions paths forward in manufacturing, reclamation and renewables

Communities contemplate how to survive a post-extraction economy.

By Mason Adams . 18 August 2020
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Reckoning in coal country: How lax fiscal policy has left states flat-footed as mining declines

What happens when a $28.6 billion industry spirals into permanent decline?

By Mason Adams . 11 August 2020
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As Colorado towns come to grips with a coal-free future, the state looks for ways to help

Ideas range from retraining to relocation programs to funding to help towns realize tourism potential.

By Allen Best . 6 August 2020

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Commentary: California needs more renewables, storage to prevent power outages

Election updates: Nevada voters approve 50% renewable energy standard

As costs rack up in Boulder's push to split with Xcel, voters to have the final say

Commentary: Smart grid design, intelligent analytics can help prevent blackouts

Colorado utilities fear wildfire risk — and liability — amid warming climate

Commentary: Are renewables to blame for California's blackouts?

Survival is anything but certain for coal country

Coal country envisions paths forward in manufacturing, reclamation and renewables

Reckoning in coal country: How lax fiscal policy has left states flat-footed as mining declines

As Colorado towns come to grips with a coal-free future, the state looks for ways to help