/tags/clean-energy Clean Energy en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:59:29 GMT /news/2024-10-21/csu-energy-dept-german-firm-to-celebrate-new-lab-to-research-fusion-energy Colorado State University is entering the race to create long-term fusion energy. The university recently broke ground on a 150-million-dollar facility named “The Advanced Technology for Laser Applications and Science,” or ATLAS, Center. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:59:29 GMT /news/2024-10-21/csu-energy-dept-german-firm-to-celebrate-new-lab-to-research-fusion-energy Sharon Dunn, BizWest /2024-10-08/idaho-lava-ridge-wind-farm-clean-energy The climate reporting outlet Heatmap ���ڱ��� has put out a list of the 10 most at-risk major clean energy projects across the country. The Lava Ridge wind project, which would be near Twin Falls, Idaho, was at the top of the list. Part of why it earned the top spot in their view is because of concerns surrounding impacts to the Minidoka National Historic Site, where 13,000 Japanese-Americans were incarcerated during World War II. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:25:31 GMT /2024-10-08/idaho-lava-ridge-wind-farm-clean-energy Murphy Woodhouse /2024-10-01/new-fund-to-help-tribes-pay-for-green-energy-projects The investment fund could help tribes unlock tens of millions in federal money and enhance their sovereignty. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:05:30 GMT /2024-10-01/new-fund-to-help-tribes-pay-for-green-energy-projects Hanna Merzbach /2024-09-16/several-clean-energy-programs-are-in-the-works-in-the-mountain-west A new system of transmission lines and two large solar projects in Nevada are among the new clean energy proposals announced by the federal government. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:54:31 GMT /2024-09-16/several-clean-energy-programs-are-in-the-works-in-the-mountain-west Yvette Fernandez /news/2024-08-22/mixed-reaction-among-university-of-colorado-boulder-faculty-over-new-energy-plant The University of Colorado Boulder wants to spend $43 million to rebuild a heating, cooling, and electrical plant. However, some campus leaders say their input on the project hasn't been heard. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth reports that staff are saying more can be done to solve CU's pollution problems and embrace green technology. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:53:50 GMT /news/2024-08-22/mixed-reaction-among-university-of-colorado-boulder-faculty-over-new-energy-plant Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-07-23/xcel-energy-not-certain-it-can-meet-colorados-multi-billion-dollar-clean-energy-goals The state's largest energy provider recently said they are not sure they can meet Colorado’s clean-energy goals at the $12 billion price tag they promised. Xcel has gotten more time from state regulators to try and reconcile their plan. But according to Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe, Colorado's Public Utilities Commission is concerned the delay could lead to consumers paying more on their energy bills. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:58:44 GMT /news/2024-07-23/xcel-energy-not-certain-it-can-meet-colorados-multi-billion-dollar-clean-energy-goals Mark Jaffe, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-04-04/geologic-hydrogen-may-be-a-promising-future-source-of-clean-energy Geologic hydrogen is becoming a sought after clean energy source. Colorado scientists are spreading the word about its potential uses and seeking support from federal lawmakers and private investors. The Colorado Sun reporter David Krause spoke with KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. about the latest. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:35:38 GMT /news/2024-04-04/geologic-hydrogen-may-be-a-promising-future-source-of-clean-energy Michael Lyle /2024-03-12/mountain-west-tribes-receive-millions-inflation-reduction-act-electrify-homes Nationwide, nearly 17,000 homes on tribal lands didn’t have electricity in 2022, according to federal data. The Biden administration is making new investments to address the issue. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:40:10 GMT /2024-03-12/mountain-west-tribes-receive-millions-inflation-reduction-act-electrify-homes Kaleb Roedel /2024-02-02/the-federal-government-is-helping-mountain-west-states-invest-in-more-charging-stations The Mountain West has some of the highest rates of electric vehicle ownership in the country. But EV charging infrastructure isn't fully built out in many places yet. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:39:38 GMT /2024-02-02/the-federal-government-is-helping-mountain-west-states-invest-in-more-charging-stations Yvette Fernandez /2024-01-22/a-new-solar-plan-identifies-more-public-land-for-solar-projects-but-not-without-conflict The Western Solar Plan added five more states, meaning more public land has been identified for future projects. But there are concerns over the effect on hunting and fishing on some of these lands. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:19:33 GMT /2024-01-22/a-new-solar-plan-identifies-more-public-land-for-solar-projects-but-not-without-conflict Yvette Fernandez