Tag: Tri-State
Gov. Polis Signs Bill Countering Expensive Federal Coal Plant Orders
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]
The post Gov. Polis Signs Bill Countering Expensive Federal Coal Plant Orders appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Major SPP Western Expansion Opens Clean Energy Opportunities Across Region
DENVER — Today the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) officially expanded, connecting western and eastern electric grids and providing increased access to clean energy for major utilities across the West and Great Plains in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona. Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) like SPP allow states and regions to share … [continued]
The post Major SPP Western Expansion Opens Clean Energy Opportunities Across Region appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Trump Fails To Stop CVOW, The Biggest Offshore Wind Farm In The US
The 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind has survived the Trump chopper and is delivering electricity to the US grid.
The post Trump Fails To Stop CVOW, The Biggest Offshore Wind Farm In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Fighting Back: Utilities Challenge Coal Emergency Order
Two major utilities are protesting a federal order requiring them to operate the Craig Unit 1 coal power plant in Colorado, originally scheduled to retire on December 31 of 2025.
The post Fighting Back: Utilities Challenge Coal Emergency Order appeared first on CleanTechnica.