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$200M in federal funds to be deployed in Denver area for heat pumps aimed at reducing emissions

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The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) has officially launched a $200 million program to help reduce carbon emissions with heat pumps. The regional organization...

PUC schedules virtual hearing on proposed rules for public safety power shutoffs

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing to gather input on proposed new rules for Public Safety Power Shutoff events,...

PUC to hold public meeting on El Paso County rejection of Power Pathway permits

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Colorado regulators plan a public hearing next week on Xcel Energy’s appeal to override El Paso County’s rejection of permits for a major transmission line...

PUC to hold public meeting on El Paso County rejection of Power Pathway permits

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Colorado regulators plan a public hearing next week on Xcel Energy’s appeal to override El Paso County’s rejection of permits for a major transmission line...

Colorado air regulators propose higher fees for pollution permits and reports

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With guidelines expiring, federal agency releases draft plan for Colorado River operations

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Reclamation of historic Pikeview Quarry complete: ‘A great day for Colorado Springs’

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Colorado appeals Trump’s rejection of federal disaster declarations for flooding, fires

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Denver weather: Red Flag Warning due to high winds, dry conditions

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PUC holds firm on ambitious 41% greenhouse gas cut for natural gas utilities

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No sale on BLM mineral lease highlights industry complaints of regulatory overload

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House Speaker urges colleagues to fight Trump, who ‘would hold Colorado hostage’

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Vince Bzdek: Coloradans are fed up with the high price of cars

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EPA rejects Colorado’s plan to tie coal plant shutdowns to cleaner skies

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Ski patrollers end strike against Telluride

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After 13 days, the longest ski patrol strike in U.S. history has come to an end. On Dec. 27, the 72-member Telluride Professional Ski Patrol...

House refuses to override Trump veto on Colorado water project as Republicans stick with president

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House refused Thursday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of two low-profile bills as Republicans stuck with the president despite their...

U.S. House weighs override of Trump veto on Colorado water project

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The U.S. House is expected to consider on Thursday whether to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a bill aimed at helping finance a water...

European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

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Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the...

Ouray faces economic hit thanks to Mother Nature

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell was a Colorado original | Vince Bzdek

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Commerce City to become largest Colorado city with fully EV trash-collection fleet

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Feds order coal-fired Craig power plant to remain open

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US Rep. Lauren Boebert calls for override vote after Trump vetoes bipartisan Colorado water bill

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DIA releases request for information on energy plans

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Winter watering ‘essential’ to tree care as dry, warm conditions continue

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Colorado eyes shift in particulate oversight amid EV push

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Colorado PUC slates January hearings on natural gas plan, transmission line appeal, railroad rules

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Pine beetle infestation in Colorado’s Front Range forests prompts action from Gov. Polis

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Xcel customers face steep hurdles in suing over spoiled goods from power shutoffs

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Xcel Energy customers who lost refrigerated or frozen goods during the utility’s public safety power shutoffs face steep hurdles in recovering damages through lawsuits. Colorado...

Army pitches plan to use big guns on Piñon Canyon

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Artillery and rockets could start booming across the prairie in southeast Colorado if the Army is allowed to move forward with plans to start training...

Trump administration moves to shutter national climate lab in Colorado

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Democrats slam decision as ‘deeply dangerous’ as White House calls facility a source of ‘climate alarmism’ The Trump administration is moving to dismantle one of...

Largest wildlife bridge in North America is now complete, says Colorado Department of Transportation

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The Greenland Overpass is a unique solution to a unique situation, says Chuck Attardo, I-25 south corridor environmental project manager for the Colorado Department of...