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March 7, 2025
Sheep grazing in front of agrivoltaics installation

Will the Trump Administration permit Grand Valley Power to save money for its ratepayers?

Mesa County's electric co-op Grand Valley Power is switching from Xcel Energy, the electricity wholesaler it has used for years, to Denver-based Guzman Energy.
February 28, 2025
Oil workers seen in silhouette with the words "AN IMPORTANT STEP FOR CLEAN AIR BUT MORE ACTION IS NEEDED!" emblazoned

Colorado takes important step in cutting methane pollution, but more action is needed

This week, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted to approve new rules implementing Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 oil and gas methane reduction requirements.
February 27, 2025
West Slope Youth Voice students at work in a meeting

Not just learning civics, living it: West Slope Youth Voice heads to the Capitol

Our West Slope Youth Voice interns have met bi-weekly since early January to discuss bills introduced in the state legislature that could impact young people across Colorado.
February 27, 2025
Montrose County Commissioners

A bright light in Montrose County: Solar moratorium (hopefully) coming to an end

Thanks to our members’ direct involvement over the past few months where public comment was accepted, we have been able to persuade the commissioners to adopt several new policies that will make Montrose a discerning-but-welcoming partner in the clean energy transition.
February 27, 2025

Some changes in the Alliance’s offices

With the new year comes some staffing changes at Western Colorado Alliance!
February 26, 2025

Western Colorado Alliance demands air quality protections for entire state

In many ways, Colorado is leading the nation in rules to protect our air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, more can be done.
February 26, 2025
Photo of the Colorado Capitol

Finding our path in a challenging budget landscape

The 2025 Colorado legislative session will go down in history as a year of budget cuts.
February 26, 2025
Two hands clasped in a gesture of solidarity

Solidarity is the answer

Thank goodness the 2024 election is history. Now the real work begins.
February 26, 2025
Several teachers and children holding signs reading "Keep Kids Fed!"

Healthy Meals for All — from bill to ballot?

So far, 466 bills have been introduced and the 2025 Colorado legislative session is in full swing.