/tags/u-s-department-of-energy-doe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:36:19 GMT /regional-news/2023-04-20/competition-encourages-college-students-to-build-zero-energy-homes Several universities in the Mountain West are competing this weekend in an international competition focused on building zero-energy homes. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:36:19 GMT /regional-news/2023-04-20/competition-encourages-college-students-to-build-zero-energy-homes Emma VandenEinde /environment/2019-10-21/on-the-colorado-rivers-banks-a-toxic-pile-continues-to-shrink In a park, nestled in a red rock canyon outside Moab, Utah -- a short drive from a giant pile of uranium tailings -- a crowd gathered for a celebration.… Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:25:23 GMT /environment/2019-10-21/on-the-colorado-rivers-banks-a-toxic-pile-continues-to-shrink Molly Marcello /2019-07-30/environmental-groups-call-for-unified-voice-against-nuclear-waste-in-mountain-west Environmental activists are calling for a united voice in protesting the Department of Energy's recent shipment of nuclear waste through our region.... Tue, 30 Jul 2019 22:54:32 GMT /2019-07-30/environmental-groups-call-for-unified-voice-against-nuclear-waste-in-mountain-west Noah Glick /politics/2019-07-18/with-coal-revenue-down-wyoming-eyes-another-opportunity-storing-spent-nuclear-fuel Wyoming lawmakers are exploring the possibility of storing spent nuclear fuel rods to bolster the state budget as coal revenue becomes less reliable. Such… Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:44:47 GMT /politics/2019-07-18/with-coal-revenue-down-wyoming-eyes-another-opportunity-storing-spent-nuclear-fuel Rae Ellen Bichell /oil-and-gas/2018-07-20/how-scientists-are-using-lasers-to-hunt-for-leaky-oil-and-gas-equipment Wyoming and Colorado are in the top ten natural gas producing states. But in those states – and across the country – a lot of that gas is escaping… Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:18:09 GMT /oil-and-gas/2018-07-20/how-scientists-are-using-lasers-to-hunt-for-leaky-oil-and-gas-equipment Rae Ellen Bichell /science/2018-04-02/csu-researchers-want-to-build-a-better-big-truck-engine For years, natural gas advocates have praised the fuel as an affordable alternative to gasoline. While some cars and trucks can utilize the fuel, it… Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT /science/2018-04-02/csu-researchers-want-to-build-a-better-big-truck-engine Karlie Huckels /2017-09-18/with-federal-support-waning-wind-power-looks-for-industry-support Even as wind energy production has grown in recent years to be a large part of the country’s energy portfolio, a chill around federal funding for... Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:37:16 GMT /2017-09-18/with-federal-support-waning-wind-power-looks-for-industry-support Amy Mayer /business/2017-03-14/farmers-left-with-mixed-feelings-as-leadership-in-washington-shifts President Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary, bucking a recent trend of Midwest leadership at the U.S.… Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:59:04 GMT /business/2017-03-14/farmers-left-with-mixed-feelings-as-leadership-in-washington-shifts Harvest Public Media /environment/2016-05-12/the-what-have-i-missed-guide-to-rocky-flats-recent-trail-troubles A greenway to connect Denver with Rocky Mountain National Park would provide greater access to wildlife refuges by foot and by bike, but some say the plan… Thu, 12 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2016-05-12/the-what-have-i-missed-guide-to-rocky-flats-recent-trail-troubles Ann Marie Awad /environment/2016-03-14/the-2017-solar-decathlon-is-coming-to-the-mile-high-city For the first time ever, Denver will host an international solar home building competition run by the U.S. Department of Energy. The 2017 Solar Decathlon… Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:40:45 GMT /environment/2016-03-14/the-2017-solar-decathlon-is-coming-to-the-mile-high-city Stephanie Paige Ogburn