Tag: John Locke Foundation
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Study: Reaching 100% carbon-free electricity could cost Coloradans $318 billion by 2050
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It could cost Colorado taxpayers more than $318 billion to reach Gov. Jared Polis’ goal of attaining 100% renewable electricity by 2050, according to a think tank. A report issued by the Independence Institute, a Denver-based group that advocates for policies to “enhance personal and economic freedom,” shows the cost to taxpayers for converting the electrical grid alone…
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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,…