NEWS
SKYHOOK SOLAR CELEBRATES ACCEPTANCE INTO RURAL JUMP START PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHES HEADQUARTERS IN GRAND JUNCTION
November 1st, 2023
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is pleased to announce that Skyhook Solar, a manufacturer of transportable, industrial-grade solar generators has selected Grand Junction as its new home and was accepted into the Rural Jump Start Program.
Climate Frenemies?
October 10th, 2023
At first glance, it is bewildering that after decades of knowledge about accelerating global warming and climate chaos, humans continue to fuel the process by sending unsustainable amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere while simultaneously destroying nature’s carbon balance systems.
Stronger clean car standards would be a boon for business, health and air quality
October 4th, 2023
Western Colorado prides itself on clean air for much of the year, a diverse economy, and unmatched quality of life. There’s an opportunity to help ensure this continues with Colorado Clean Cars standards.
Clean Economy Works | IRA One-Year Review
August 14th, 2023
E2 released its latest report, finding 210 major new clean energy and clean vehicle projects were announced across 38 states in the year after the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022.
New study reveals a startling fact about America’s coal-based power plants: ‘All but one’
July 10th, 2023
A recent study comparing the costs and benefits of coal-based power plants to those of wind and solar energy projects found a clear answer surrounding the future of our power grids.
Feedback loops accelerate climate change
July 2nd, 2023
Explanations of just some of the best-known positive feedback loops, and there are more being uncovered all the time. Collectively, they accelerate the rate of global warming and its consequences beyond what would otherwise be predicted.
US Goes Bonkers Over Floating Solar Power Plants
June 15th, 2023
The Garden State is emerging as a floating solar powerhouse, and there’s plenty more where that came from.
Colorado law prohibits utilities from spending ratepayer money on politics
May 8th, 2023
Colorado utilities can no longer use your money against you! This great news is thanks to last week’s passage of Senate Bill 23-291. This new law:
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Clean Economy Works
April 6th, 2023
E2 (www.e2.org) has been tracking new clean economy projects, expansions, and production announced across America since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Here’s how Colorado plans to slow global warming using carbon capture
April 4th, 2023
A new machine to draw carbon from air in Brighton may be North America’s largest effort. But is there a “moral hazard”?
EPA outlines $27B ‘green bank’ for clean energy projects
February 15th, 2023
States and nonprofit groups can apply for $27 billion in funding from a “green bank” that will provide low-cost financing for projects intended to cut planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Xcel Energy may face jolt of penalties for delays in hooking up Colorado solar projects
February 13th, 2023
Regulators and lawmakers want Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest electric utility, to turn up the juice and make sure that businesses and homeowners who want to go solar get connected to the grid more quickly.
Utility delays stalling out rooftop solar projects for six months or more
February 2nd, 2023
Colorado residents and solar installers have accused Xcel Energy, operator of utilities in eight states, of dragging its feet in the interconnection process for rooftop solar projects.
Coloradans accuse Xcel Energy of dragging its feet on solar installations to protect its profits
February 1st, 2023
Some solar customers and installers say Xcel Energy is purposefully delaying hundreds of solar connections across the state to avoid losing money.
How Coloradans can find home electrification rebates and save big
January 26, 2023
We sorted through new and tantalizing layers of federal, state, Xcel and local credits for buying clean heat pumps, water heaters and more