Why Colorado is considering ending state incentives for “advanced recycling”
A proposal passed in the final days of the legislative session would block any state support for chemical recycling plants, but it’s not clear whether Gov. Polis will sign the measure.
By Sam Brasch
The weather pattern behind Colorado’s high winds is also bringing the ozone layer to ground level
The state recommends vulnerable people or those with health conditions do fewer outdoor activities until later in the afternoon.
By Sam Brasch
The deal behind Colorado’s oil and gas deal: No new drilling policies until 2028
If lawmakers approve the current legislation, the fossil fuel industry and mainstream environmental groups have informally agreed not to push any ballot measures or legislation targeting drilling for more than three years.
By Sam Brasch
Gov. Polis announces major oil and gas truce in exchange for transit funding
The agreement centers on a new fee on drilling projects that would fund a large state investment in public transportation.
Lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects
A group representing counties still opposes the legislation and worries it lays the groundwork for a state takeover of the process to consider new wind, solar and transmission projects.
By Sam Brasch
An oil industry-backed measure just qualified for the November ballot. It could be the first of many
The proposed transparency initiative would require an economic impact statement printed above all future ballot initiatives.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado’s EV discounts just got even better for Xcel Energy customers
A recent decision allows Colorado residents who meet specific income requirements to combine a $5,500 income-qualified discount with the Colorado EV tax credit.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado’s oil and gas industry drops ballot measure to defend gas stoves and furnaces — for now
The decision is the latest development in Colorado’s oil and gas wars, which could balloon into a confusing November ballot.
By Sam Brasch
The new oil and gas war
Battles over air quality and the future of drilling are threatening to spill out of the state capitol and onto your ballot.
Colorado’s reintroduced wolves have killed four more cattle in Grand County
This marks the largest cluster of livestock losses since Colorado reintroduced the species in the area last December.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado has ambitious EV goals. We put its charging network to a road trip test
The state has installed plugs at a furious pace since the pandemic, but has it actually made it any easier to travel around in an electric vehicle?
By Sam Brasch
How a Colorado scientist wants to slow climate change — one brick and tile at a time
On Colorado’s Western Slope, a former chemistry professor is trying to make high-end ceramics from two of the region’s biggest environmental problems.
By Sam Brasch
How much money can you save on home electrification projects? Colorado has a new tool to add up incentives
Colorado residents have a new tool to estimate how much they could save on electric appliances like heat pumps and induction stoves by taking advantage of a growing number of […]
By Sam Brasch
How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks
State Sen. Kevin Priola recently backed a drilling ban even many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado launches a $450 e-bike rebate for everyone April 1. Here’s why many bike shops aren’t participating
Retailers are staying away because the program requires them to float the costs of the discounts for up to a year. The state says it’s working on a fix.
By Sam Brasch
Why Colorado’s oil and gas industry filed a ballot proposal to ban oil and gas drilling
What looks like a self-defeating move could be a novel political strategy.
By Sam Brasch