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Red, Green, and Blue: Colorado to Ditch Two Coal Plants, Moving to Solar and Wind

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:41:22 -0000

State regulators in Colorado have given the green light to plans by Xcel Energy to shut down two coal-powered energy plants in the state, and build one of the world’s largest utility-scale solar-power facilities.

Following discussions lasting several days, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) backed the power company’s voluntary decision to close the two coal-fired plants at Denver and Grand Junction, making Xcel the first utility in the U.S. to make such a move solely in an effort to reduce emissions.

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helena ir: JeffCo to test uranium levels

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:35:36 -0000

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The Denver Post - A new energy economy

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:30:00 -0000

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A Deeply Green City Confronts Its Energy Needs and Nuclear Worries - New York Times

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:29:54 -0000

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