Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels?
admin No. Solar plants require backup, but it doesn’t have to be from fossil fuels.
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Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87M, with consumers paying the tab
Turning power plants on and off to generate electricity at a fraction of their capacity is costly, and inefficient, owners…
New solar farm pushes renewables on Colorado school trust land past 800MW mark
Colorado state Land Board for public school funding surpasses its 800MW goal for renewable energy.
New heat pump rebate aims to curb emissions in Colorado’s Front Range
The $1,500 rebate is available to homeowners and businesses in the 9-county Denver metro region who install a new heat…
Regulators cut Colorado oil and gas firms’ fines to $2M after settlements
Regulators cut Colorado oil and gas operators' fines over falsified reports to $2 million after settlements
Are injuries from wind turbines common?
No. Wind turbine collapses or blade failures are extremely uncommon, and wind power causes far fewer deaths than fossil fuels.
Does solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels?
No. Unsubsidized utility-scale solar is now generally cheaper than building fossil fuel power plants.
Roan Plateau parcels proposed for oil and gas lease sales, undoing protections for iconic western Colorado mesa
Federal legislation requires quarterly lease sales in nine Western states. This time, the sale includes 5,000 acres on top of…
Xcel Energy customers may be hit with the largest electric rate increase ever
The $225 million increase would raise average residential bills by $6.13, but the rate needs PUC approval and consumer advocates…
How one place in Colorado achieved 100% clean energy this spring
Holy Cross Energy in Glenwood Springs delivered 100% clean energy to its 45,000-plus members in March, a renewable power landmark…