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Colorado records nation's second-lowest energy bills, new ranking says
An energy bill.Photo byBrady Delfs / Alabama Cooperative Extension System via Flickr. (Across Colorado) A new ranking shows Colorado’s residential energy bills are the second-lowest in the nation, a finding that reinforces the Centennial State’s relatively low cost of energy but probably does little to soothe people concerned about rising electricity and natural gas prices.
Denver solar developers say small-scale projects key for energy transition
Solar panels with the Denver skyline behind.Photo byMalcolm K. / Flickr. (Denver, Colo.) Emboldened by the Inflation Reduction Act, local renewable energy companies say small-scale solar projects and grid improvements to connect them will be vital in transitioning the state’s power infrastructure from fossil fuels to renewable generation.
State issues health advisory for marijuana sold in Denver, Northglenn
(Denver, Colo.) State officials warned the public about potential health issues with medical marijuana sold in Denver and Northglenn dispensaries. The company that produced the tainted weed has issued a voluntary recall.
Trails north of Nederland to close for slash pile burning
Screenshot of a slash pile burn image in a Boulder County advisory.Photo byBoulder County. (Boulder County, Colo.) Portions of Boulder County public space north of Nederland will be closed next week when officials burn vegetation cleared to reduce the risk of wildfires, the county said.
Hertz launches electric vehicle rental initiative in Denver
"Hertz Electrifies" is a new public-private partnership between Hertz and cities.Photo byHertz. (Denver, Colo.) Rental car company Hertz is launching a program in the Mile High City that aims to expand its electric vehicle rental offerings.
Facing federal complaint, Xcel says it was ‘prudent’ during winter storm
(Across Colorado) Xcel Energy says its natural gas purchasing activities during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri were “prudent” while four Colorado electric co-ops, in a federal complaint, say the state’s biggest electricity provider bungled supply during the freezing temperatures.
UPDATE: Colorado issues health advisory for retail marijuana sold in 5 communities
A legal marijuana grow in Colorado.Photo byBrett Levin via Flickr. (Across Colorado) State officials warned the public about potential health risks with recreational marijuana sold in five communities across Colorado.
Colorado pot sales, tax revenue continue steep slide in October
A legal marijuana grow in Colorado.Photo byBrett Levin via Flickr. (Denver County) Colorado marijuana businesses sold nearly 20% less weed in October than they did a year ago as the state’s steep cannabis sales slump continues.
Students protest CU fossil-fuel investments at local UN climate summit
University of Colorado students hold a demonstration at the Boulder campus to protest the school's investments in fossil fuel companies.Photo byBella Pao. (Boulder, Colo.) Hilda Flavia Nakabuye, a climate activist from a farming region in Uganda, remembers how her family went from supplying food to people in the area to not having enough to eat themselves as worsening heat waves decimated crop yields.
Denver-area firm sells carbon credits to offset Pac-12 title game emissions
Image from BigCoast Forest Climate Initiative in coastal Canada.Photo byMosaic Forest Management. (Lakewood, Colo.) A Denver-area company provided carbon offsets for the Pac-12 championship game in Las Vegas Friday that pits the University of Southern California Trojans against the University of Utah Utes.
Retail marijuana from Wheat Ridge dispensary fails yeast, mold test
The Chronic Therapy dispensary in Wheat Ridge.Photo byGoogle Maps. (Wheat Ridge, Colo.) A state investigation found potentially unsafe yeast and mold levels in marijuana flower for retail sale from a Wheat Ridge dispensary.
Ute Mountain Ute leader weighs in on Colorado water conservation needs
Ute Mountain Ute chairman Manual Heart in a video this week promoting water conservation education in Colorado.Photo byScreenshot of YouTube video. (Towaoc, Colo.) The leader of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe of the Four Corners region called on Coloradans to educate themselves about what they can do to help conserve water.
Colorado eases marijuana regulations amid sales slump, layoffs
Cannabis drying.Andrea Porziella / www.terredicannabis.com. (Across Colorado) Several Marijuana Enforcement Division rules that go into effect next month will make compliance easier for Colorado marijuana businesses facing sales declines and layoffs, an industry group said.
Colorado company expands to meet expected demand for electric heat pumps, stoves
Two heat pump condensers outside of a building.Elephant Energy. (Boulder, Colo.) A Front Range home-electrification company is expanding its team and service area in anticipation of increased demand due to high natural gas prices and federal incentives to switch to electric heat pumps and stoves.
Denver company pays $33+ million for Thornton oil and gas rights
Drilling a natural gas well in Weld County, Colo.Scott Branson / Flickr. (Denver, Colo.) A Denver-based mineral rights acquisition company paid more than $33 million for mineral interests owned by the city of Thornton.
Slope-side housing in Snowmass to have eco-friendly water heating
A SHARC International Systems wastewater heat pump system.SHARC International Systems. (Snowmass Village, Colo.) A Colorado-based developer plans to install an environmentally-friendly system to heat water in its new slope-side residential project in the Base Village section of Snowmass Village.
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Matt Whittaker writes about natural resources industries, including oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, agriculture and cannabis. He's been based in the Denver metro area since 2013. You can follow him on Twitter @mattswhittaker.
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