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Can Colorado’s energy utilities adjust a home’s energy use remotely? Under new code — yes, critics say
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado energy utilities can already adjust a home’s thermostat or turn water heater or clothes dryer on and off to manage the electrical load on the grid — if the household has smart appliances. Now a new statewide “Model Low Energy and Carbon Code” mandates that all…
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Loveland Tesla dealership hit by attempted arson for fifth time
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A Tesla dealership in Loveland has become the target of a fifth attempted arson, Loveland police said. The dealership, at 1606 N. Lincoln Ave., became the target of rocks and an “incendiary device” early Friday morning, according to Loveland police. The incendiary device sparked a fire between two vehicles and endangered people working in the…
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Is nuclear a necessity in Colorado?
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Nuclear power is emerging as a necessity in Colorado and the U.S. to ensure the electric grid has stable power, according to local and national energy experts. The national electric grid faces a threat of catastrophic failure due the rapid shift away from the stable and “easily dispatchable” power production using coal or gas to…
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Colorado could see big hikes in electricity rates, new report shows
Colorado residential electricity consumers could pay as much as $6,400 to $9,280 total more in electricity costs per household than they do now through 2040, according to a report from the Common Sense Institute. “Driven by state policy mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, electricity prices are projected to grow at more than three times…
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Colorado Springs-based business owner awarded Governor’s Citizenship Medal
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John Street, co-founder and CEO of Greenwood Village-based cloud marketplace Pax8, jokes about his personal leadership style. “The truth is, I’m kind of a lazy guy,” said Street, a Denver native who lives in Colorado Springs. “I learned a long time ago that if I hire smart people and let them do their jobs, I…
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State awarded $17.2 million grant for power grid resilience
The Colorado Energy Office and state Department of Local Affairs were granted $17.2 million in federal funds for improving the resilience and reliability of Colorado’s electric grid against climate-driven extreme weather events and aging infrastructure. As part of the program, state energy officials are studying the role of microgrids as a way to improve the…
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DIA’s Phil Washington withdraws from consideration for FAA administrator
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his name from consideration to lead the Federal Aviation Administration over the weekend, saying he can’t see a “respectful, civil, and viable path forward to Senate confirmation.” “This was a decision that I did not make lightly,” Washington said…