Alternative energy - The Journal

‘It’s our new cash crop’: A land rush for renewable energy is transforming the Eastern Plains

A race to meet Colorado climate goals has led to a flurry of wind and solar activity

DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hamburger helper: Beef fat may be coming to help fuel a fancy jet near you

Tallow-based fuel is advertised to cut carbon output of jet flights by 25%

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal

Delays in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Electric vehicles amass at fairgrounds for National Drive Electric Week

One-day event lets potential buyers talk to current owners

DATE: Sep 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Solar project proposed northwest of Cortez

Empire Electric would purchase power; some neighbors object to location

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Shaw Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

TV network to film Ignacio family building earthen home

Goal is to construct the house from the ground up in 4 weeks

DATE: Sep 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango recognized for solar accessibility

New permit process earns city top marks from federally funded program

DATE: Jan 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez City Council aims for more solar power

More panels to go up on City Hall

DATE: May 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

DATE: Apr 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council considers charging stations for electric cars

Nonprofit offers some startup advice

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Sanitation District may go solar at lift stations

District members consider installing solar panels

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News