Denver hints at new renewable energy projects with Xcel
"We're in such an opportune time ... with solar, and wind and even storage. I just think we're at a great point right now that we need to take advantage of that as a city."
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This election means DPS board members will disagree again
When new members are sworn in later this month, the Denver school board will gain something it hasn’t had in two years: dissenting voices.
Denver is one of the first U.S. cities to require green roofs — so what happens now?
A landscape architect who specializes in green roofs says anxiety around implementation is overblown. "We're ready," Leila Tolderlund said. "Bring it on."
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Denver voter turnout on higher end of recent off-year elections, with surge on election day
Well, younger Coloradans got around to it eventually. Younger than 61, that is.
Denver Election Results: The health department’s name is changing
The Denver Department of Environmental Health is no more, folks. Say hello to its hot new style: the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.
Denver Election Results: The city is set to spend $937 million as voters give massive support to GO bonds
"What’s next? Starting tomorrow, we’ll get to work getting these repairs and improvements going," Mayor Michael Hancock said.
Denver green roof initiative prevails despite huge spending disadvantage
Environmental activists and green-minded builders appear to have succeeded in their unlikely quest to require rooftop vegetation.
What you need to know about Xcel’s sweeping renewable energy plan for Colorado — and its critics
Not everyone was cheering when Xcel Energy announced a proposal to increase renewables like wind and solar to 55 percent of their electric supply by 2026.
There are still 3,000 people without power in the Denver metro area Monday
And it could be tonight before everyone is back online.
Your home heating bill might be a little lower than last year, at least through December
Xcel Energy customers could pay just a tiny bit less to heat their homes between now and the end of the year.
Xcel Energy’s Rush Creek wind farm proposal would be one of the largest in the state
Unlike earlier wind deals, which Xcel pursued to meet renewable energy requirements, this project will provide cheaper electricity than other alternatives.
By predicting sunlight, Sun4Cast should help Xcel burn fewer fossil fuels
A new solar forecasting system lets utility companies make better use of the solar capacity they already have.
Xcel agreement takes solar fight off the table, expands renewable energy options
Xcel Energy Inc. filed a settlement agreement Monday with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission that represents a compromise with a range of interests.
H, F and D light rail lines won’t return to normal until Thursday morning, says Xcel Energy
Early Wednesday morning, RTD reported that a gas leak near the Convention Center was causing delays for the H, F & D lines.