Clean Energy

March 2, 2023

Moratoriums threaten utility-scale solar on the Western Slope

Colorado is on the pathway to achieving its emissions reduction targets set by Governor Polis — unless county commissioners continue placing moratoriums on solar power.
February 3, 2023

Join our Alliance’s Clean & Renewable Energy Team!

We’re announcing the start of a new Clean & Renewable Energy Team here at Western Colorado Alliance, and to extend an invitation to anyone who, like […]
November 17, 2022

Solar flares up on the Western Slope

Anyone who has spent any amount of time on the Western Slope knows we have an abundance of beautiful scenery, kind people, and a LOT of […]
August 31, 2022

Big solar victories in Western Colorado

There have been some big developments in the solar energy sector in Western Colorado — literally! Probably the biggest news is that Guzman Energy’s Garnet Mesa […]
November 20, 2021

Casting sunlight on Tri-State’s Electric Resource Plan

Two years ago, Western Colorado Alliance members worked to build bipartisan support for Colorado legislation that opened a window to cheaper, cleaner energy for our communities. […]
November 5, 2021

Download your Tri-State Commenting Guide today!

For years, Colorado rural electric co-op customers have been stuck with some of the costliest, dirtiest energy in the West. In 2019, our communities rallied to […]
October 15, 2021

Tri-State Clean Energy Action Tour this October

For years, Colorado rural electric co-op customers have been stuck with some of the costliest, dirtiest energy in the West. In 2019, our communities rallied to […]
August 20, 2021

Get rural clean energy passed in Congress!

Federal infrastructure policies are being battled out on the Hill in D.C. and we’re presenting you with one last big opportunity to keep Colorado’s Senators focused […]
July 29, 2021

Solving coal debt offers a path forward

As American energy innovation marches forward, advanced energy technologies like wind and solar are plummeting in cost, rendering legacy industries like coal uneconomic and uncompetitive. Communities […]