Energy

Colorado moves toward a nuclear future as energy demands skyrocket

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Colorado is at an energy crossroads, and House Bill 25-1040 is now sitting on Governor Jared Polis’ desk, awaiting his decision. The bill, which recognizes nuclear energy as part of the state’s clean energy portfolio, has gained rare bipartisan support—but the real question is whether Polis will cave to radical environmentalists or side with the majority of Coloradans who support nuclear energy.

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Colorado building owners face $17 million per year fine under energy bill

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A measure aimed at easing some of the near-term requirements from a 2021 law that seeks to reduce greenhouse emissions is facing opposition from the industry it claims to be assisting, with businesses noting the bill allows for tens of millions of dollars in fines.

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Choked out: How Colorado’s regulatory maze is starving its energy producers

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Few states rival Colorado’s wealth of energy resources, but its oil and gas industry is up against increasing challenges. Small and mid-sized operators, once the industry’s backbone, are struggling with a growing tangle of regulations.

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Chris Wright at CERAWeek – a masterclass in energy strategy

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Yesterday at CERAWeek in Houston, Energy Secretary Chris Wright took the stage, and if you’re paying attention, he’s sending a crystal-clear message to American oil producers: slow down, or risk ruin. I’ve said it before—Chris Wright is one of the sharpest minds in energy.

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Laramie Energy gives Mesa County a bleak outlook on future under present regulation

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In an informational work session, Chris Clark of Laramie Energy gave Mesa County Commissioners Cody Davis and JJ Fletcher an update concerning how ever-increasing regulatory policy in Colorado is not only impacting smaller oil and gas companies, but also cutting into the county budget.

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Senator praises Trump’s energy ‘dream team’ nominees, Wright and Burgum

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Freshman Sen. Jim Justice began his first week on the job warning that America faces a “crisis” unless the country addresses its energy policies – and fast. But he expressed confidence in two of the nominees President-elect Trump has selected to tackle the issue.

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Chris Wright, the Coloradan who could be on cabinet, pledges to ‘unleash American energy’

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Chris Wright, a Denver businessman and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Energy secretary, told U.S. senators Wednesday that, if confirmed, he would use the position to “unleash American energy at home and abroad.”

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