Tag: jake fogleman
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Xcel Energy making a big push for more renewables
Metro Denver’s biggest utility company is preparing for the acquisition of new energy resources, notably wind and solar power, as part of its efforts to comply with Colorado’s aggressive move away from fossil fuel, according to a news release. Xcel Energy officials said the energy transition will provide reliable and affordable energy to its customers,…
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Colorado dabbles with deregulation in the electricity industry
Consumers might have more of a say in where their electric energy comes from if Colorado’s General Assembly decides to authorize a partial deregulation of Colorado’s investor-owned utility providers, Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission was ordered by House Bill 21-1269 to conduct a study of an economic model of…
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Settlement to close Xcel Energy’s remaining coal plants by 2031 nears approval
A settlement is nearing approval that would speed up Xcel Energy’s transition away from coal and shut down its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2031. In an agreement with 16 parties, including Denver, Pueblo and a host of individual companies and organizations, Xcel agreed to shut down the following coal power plants: Craig Unit 2 in…