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Gov. Polis Signs Bill Countering Expensive Federal Coal Plant Orders

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Denver, CO — On Thursday Governor Polis signed into law HB26-1226 (Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units), which requires more transparency on the costs incurred from running coal units past their retirement dates, directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve new resources to help the state reach its 2030 climate targets, … [continued]

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Citing Cleaner, Cheaper Alternatives, Colorado Regulators Deny Xcel Energy’s $2.9 Billion Gas System Plan

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Denver, CO — Today the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) declined to approve much of Xcel Energy’s Gas Infrastructure Plan (GIP), which lays out the utility’s forecasted investments in methane gas infrastructure over the coming years. The PUC largely agreed with environmental groups that Xcel must consider alternatives that better promote affordability and … [continued]

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