On Tuesday June 11 Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an Executive Order committing the state to climate action. The full text is available here. The press relase regarding the Exectuive Order is … Continue reading Colorado Commits to State Climate Action
Recap from Xcel’s Solar Stakeholder Meeting 6/27
This document provides a recap of Xcel's recent solar stakeholder meeting, which included topics on Solar*Rewards, Solar Connect, and other items.
Trade Case Threatens Thousands of Solar Jobs
A solar trade case pending before the International Trade Commission poses significant risks to the entire U.S. solar industry, believes the Solar Energy Industries Association. A petition was filed by … Continue reading Trade Case Threatens Thousands of Solar Jobs
CO Businesses Vow to Reach Paris Climate Goals Despite Trump
DENVER - Colorado companies including Western Union, New Belgium Brewing and several ski resorts have joined hundreds of U.S. mayors, governors and chief executives, all promising to make good on … Continue reading CO Businesses Vow to Reach Paris Climate Goals Despite Trump
Judge Recommends Decoupling for Xcel Energy
An Administrative Law Judge recommended granting Xcel's request for Revenue Decoupling for residential customers, meaning cost recovery will no longer be based on how much electricity is sold. COSEIA hopes … Continue reading Judge Recommends Decoupling for Xcel Energy
Solar Industry Letter on the Colorado Energy Office
Today, members of the solar industry sent a letter sent a letter to Governor Hickenlooper expressing our disappointment that the legislature failed to secure funding for the Colorado Energy Office. … Continue reading Solar Industry Letter on the Colorado Energy Office
PUC Says Climate Change Impacts Need to be Considered in Resource Planning
The Public Utilities Commission written order approving Xcel Energy’s Electric Resource Plan, issued April 28, contains important precedents that acknowledge the real costs of climate change in Colorado. The long-range … Continue reading PUC Says Climate Change Impacts Need to be Considered in Resource Planning
COSEIA Testimony on Advanced Grid Infrastructure
COSEIA has just filed testimony to the Public Utilities Commission on an important Xcel docket that governs Xcel’s advance grid infrastructure including “smart” meters and the communication components that will … Continue reading COSEIA Testimony on Advanced Grid Infrastructure
Lessons from Negotiations with the Utility
COSEIA Executive Director Rebecca Cantwell published an Op Ed piece in Solar Industry Magazine (January 2017) describing her experiences negotiating a complex settlement agreement with Xcel Energy last year. The settlement resolved … Continue reading Lessons from Negotiations with the Utility
Governor Hickenlooper Appoints New PUC Commissioners
Gov. John Hickenlooper has announced the appointment of Jeff Ackermann - executive director of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) - and Wendy Moser of the telecommunications company Charter Communications to … Continue reading Governor Hickenlooper Appoints New PUC Commissioners