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Colorado Energy News focuses upon the state's unprecedented boom in oil and gas development, a burgeoning renewable energy sector and some of the most important research and development programs in the country. We aim be an information catalyst for both traditional and new energy markets.

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Colorado Lawmakers Aim To Streamline Clean Energy On Public Lands

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Several federal Colorado lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to streamline the permit process for renewable energy projects on public lands.

Colorado County Now Requires Electric Vehicle Wiring

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Colorado Energy News reports on how one county in that state now requires all new homes be wired for electric vehicles and solar panels.

Denver Recognized As First Solar Friendly Community

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Colorado Energy News reports on how Denver, Colorado is the first municipality to be recognized as a Solar Friendly Community by the DOE.

Comparing Solar, Oil And Gas Public Lands Development

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Colorado Energy News writes that you could describe the federal government’s approach to energy development on public lands in the West as hypocritical, and you wouldn’t be off the mark.

Assessing New Energy Development On Wildlife

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Colorado Energy News reports on a new Colorado State University report that looks at the impact of new energy development and exploration on wildlife.

Solar Is A Four-Letter Word To Many Investors

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Colorado Energy News reports on how even though the solar industry is working its way through a rough patch, there are occasional good signs out there.

Colorado Earns “B” Grade On Renewable Energy Report Card

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Colorado Energy News reports on how the state of Colorado ranks exactly in the middle among 50 states in terms of renewable energy generation.

Colorado Bi-Partisan Electric Vehicle Bill Signed Into Law

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Colorado Energy News reports on recent legislation signed into law lowering regulatory barriers for the local EV market by allowing anyone to sell electricity to charge electric vehicles without approval from the state PUC.

Obama Takes On Anti-Solar Lobby During Nevada Visit

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Colorado Energy News reports on a visit by President Obama this week to a Nevada solar power facility, where he spent time taking anti-clean energy legislators to task.

Community Solar Gardens — Bright Spot In A Tough Year For Solar

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Colorado Energy News reports on how community solar gardens, which let members group purchase solar panels to offset their electric use, are becoming a popular trend.