natural gas
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Federal judge narrows industry challenge to Denver natural gas restrictions
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A federal judge on Tuesday narrowed the challenge to Denver’s recent restrictions on certain natural gas appliances from a collection of industry groups, noting some of the complained-about regulations were not in effect. Last summer, trade associations representing homebuilders, restaurants, apartment buildings, hotels, manufacturers and fuel suppliers sued the city. They took aim at a…
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Colorado Supreme Court upholds Black Hills’ winter storm surcharge from 2021
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The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday upheld the state utility commission’s authorized method of charging Black Hills Energy customers for $23 million in natural gas purchases for a winter storm, rejecting claims that the surcharge was unreasonable. In advance of Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, Black Hills bought additional gas to ensure continued service…
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Colorado Democrats pass proposal seeking to curb costs of utility bills
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A proposal from Democratic lawmakers intended to address Colorado’s skyrocketing energy prices cleared its last major legislative hurdle on Saturday. Senate Bill 291 seeks to lower costs of utility bills and reduce future volatility by making several changes to the regulation of Colorado’s investor-owned electricity and natural gas providers, such as Xcel Energy, including adjusting the expenses…
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Colorado Springs takes major step toward cleaner energy with completion of $200 million natural gas units at Martin Drake
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In a landmark moment in Colorado Springs’ move toward cleaner electricity generation, six new natural gas generating units now stand where coal once piled up near the closed Martin Drake Power Plant downtown. “The utilities industry is changing by the day – from market costs and technology to regulatory mandates and deadlines,” Colorado Springs Utilities Board…
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Xcel, Denver insist city’s power grid can handle higher load from electrification
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Despite worry by critics of the push to eliminate natural gas for heating and cooling in commercial buildings, Colorado’s largest utility company and the City of Denver maintain the energy infrastructure can handle the switch to electricity. Xcel Energy, which provides energy in metro Denver, said it is preparing to meet the demands of building…
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Denver imposes natural gas ban in commercial buildings, multi-family housing
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New building codes in Denver will ban natural gas furnaces and water heaters in new commercial and multifamily construction starting in 2024 in a move that officials said demonstrates the city’s commitment to reaching “zero” emissions in two decades but which critics warned would be painful and costly to building owners and tenants. And…
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Residents want Denver building code to be greener, more electric focused
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Denver voters are a half-step closer to determining the future of the former Park Hill Golf Course land. The city’s Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Tuesday sent a resolution to city council that authorizes the city to put the question of whether the land should stay open space or be cleared to allow development…
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Colorado Springs Utilities rates could be lower than anticipated this winter
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Colorado Springs Utilities expects rates will be lower than previously anticipated this winter. Estimates presented to the Utilities board Wednesday showed an average December bill could be around $340 about $30 lower than originally anticipated, a presentation showed. Colorado Springs Utilities expects bills on par with last winter The cost of electricity and natural gas…
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Xcel Energy announces a natural gas cost adjustment that lowers energy bills in December
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Xcel Energy says thanks to a recent decrease in wholesale natural gas prices, residential ratepayers will see energy bill cuts averaging $33, (16.71%) and cuts to average small business customers of $140 (17.61%). The price cut must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission, and is only for December. Tuesday’s announcement comes just one day…
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Sierra Club, environmental groups petition EPA to ban natural gas for home heating
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More than two dozen environmental organizations petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of natural gas for home heating nationwide, arguing the federal agency must regulate “deadly pollution from heating appliances.” The petition, sponsored by the Sierra Club, claims fossil fuel-fired home furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers and stoves emit enough nitrogen dioxide…
