By Marie Venner Xcel is breaking the law and lying to the people of Colorado. The Clean Energy Plan (CEP) that Xcel submitted on March 31, 2021, failed to follow Colorado law and should be rejected by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Although the plan claims that it includes the cost of carbon dioxide, this claim is highly misleading. 

Written by Allie Lowy In February, Xcel Energy — Colorado’s largest utility — released its latest draft Electric Resource Plan (ERP) outlining its projected resource use for the next twenty years. After several public hearings, Colorado’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) will have the opportunity to review the plan and suggest changes before approving it.

Written by Ron Bennett At one of Governor Polis’ recent Build Back Stronger listening sessions, he described the upcoming federal relief bill as “a once in a generation opportunity” and said he’s “excited about conservation, environment, renewable energy, [and] recycling as a way to build a lasting benefit for the people of Colorado that can be catalyzed by a one-time investment that creates jobs now.”