Colorado Solar Scams

04/26/2020

Breckenridge Expects To Be 100% Powered By Solar Energy, The Result Of The Town’s Subscription To Community Solar Gardens

The ski town of Breckenridge and Peetz, a farming town along the Nebraska border, have relatively little in common other than they're both in Colorado. But they'll soon be tied at the electrical hip. A community solar garden near Peetz will be one among several that will allow Breckenridge to…

04/24/2020

By achieving Denver’s renewable electricity goal, the city will save over $1 million in electricity spending and reduce their annual carbon footprint by about 62,000 metric tons!

Solar-produced electricity used to be reserved only for science fiction and rich environmentalists, but this is no longer the case as Smart Cities across the na

04/22/2020

Pueblo agrees to a 240-megawatt solar facility.
That's almost 600,000 solar panels!

https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/huge-pueblo-solar-project-pushing-ahead

04/20/2020

DMEA announced plans for 10 megawatts of new solar in western Colorado as it takes the reins from current power provider Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association!

The news comes as two other Tri-State cooperative members, United Power and La Plata Electric Association, are exploring whether to cut ties with Tri-State.

04/19/2020

For all you "Do It Yourself-ers" out there: CHECK THIS OUT!

Thinking about cutting costs by installing solar panels yourself? Find out what you can tackle on your own and what you should leave to the pros, plus learn about new “plug-and-play” solar systems that are currently in development.

04/18/2020

WOW! Over 220,000 Solar Panels!
Way to go, Colorado Springs!

Power from more than 220,000 new panels southeast of Colorado Springs started flowing into the grid this month — enough to power about 22,000 homes each

08/15/2019

And Colorado was a BIG PORTION of this impact - Way to Go, Colorado! - Let's stay focused on Renewable Energy!
"Record renewable generation: In both Colorado and the Upper Midwest, there were hours where renewables delivered over 70% of Xcel Energy customers’ electricity and days where customers received more than 60% renewable energy.

Minneapolis (May 29, 2019) — Xcel Energy reported today that it reduced carbon emissions 38% from 2005 levels – well ahead of industry reductions – as it aims by 2050 to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity.  While Destination 2050 is the vision, the company is currently on pace to reach its ...

08/02/2019

Fact: Solar Power is One of the Fastest Growing Industries in the World!

Renewable energy sources – biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar and wind – accounted for more than a fifth (20.3%) of net domestic electrical generation during the first five months of 2019, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of recently released data from the U.S. Energy Information Adm...

10/09/2018

“People who looked into solar five years ago might have found it expensive. It has become much more viable for the middle class”

When thinking of Greeley, solar power may not be the first thing to cross your mind. Still, with increased awareness and growing access, solar power soon may be more prevalent in the largest city in Weld County — a county already widely known for its energy production. Solar provides 6,789 jobs in...

10/09/2018

Fort Collins becomes the 9th city in Colorado to shift away from fossil fuels and transition to 100% clean, renewable electricity.

On Tuesday, the city council of Fort Collins, Colo., voted 6-1 to approve a resolution committing the community to shift away from fossil fuels and transition to 100% clean, renewable electricity by 2030, according to the Sierra Club. With the help of engaged citizens, the City of Fort Collins commi...

07/30/2018

Denver Takes Big Steps Towards Renewables!

Denver's Mayor, who is seeking a third term, has pledged the city will source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. In doing so, Denver has become the 73rd city in the United States to commit to a 100% renewable electricity target; however, few have aimed to complete the transition...