Tag: Ceo
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Johnston taps Dave LaPorte for post as interim DIA CEO
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston named Dave LaPorte to serve as Denver International Airport’s interim chief executive officer, effective Aug. 3. The announcement follows the retirement of CEO Phil Washington. LaPorte, who joined the airport in 2012, currently serves as chief operating officer and executive vice president. “Denver International Airport is one of the world’s premier…
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Polis administration awards $12.4 million for geothermal projects across Colorado
The Polis administration is awarding another $12.4 million in state energy tax credits and cash to advance geothermal energy development in Colorado, supporting seven new projects for building heating and cooling systems as well as electricity generation. The funding, announced by the Colorado Energy Office in a news release, brings the state’s total investment through…
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Can Colorado’s energy utilities adjust a home’s energy use remotely? Under new code — yes, critics say
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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Colorado Energy Office issues $17 million in geothermal grants
Funding supports Polis’ “Heat Beneath Our Feet” policy
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Downtown Denver geothermal pilot project receives $4.9 million from the Colorado Energy Office
Converting Xcel’s chilled-water loop could save 1.4 billion gallons of water per year
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Loveland Tesla dealership hit by attempted arson for fifth time
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?
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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Why does Barnes & Noble want Denver’s Tattered Cover? Its CEO explains
The U.S. bookselling chain’s CEO James Daunt discussed how he wanted to “rescue” Colorado’s beloved indie store.
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Colorado Springs-based business owner awarded Governor’s Citizenship Medal
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…