Posts Tagged ‘xcel’
City Council Gives Xcel Another Chance – Updated
The bold attitude City Council brandished toward Xcel Energy at its April 13, 2010 study session fizzled somewhat during Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Following Council member Ken Wilson's lead, the City Council moved the 20-year [...]
Leslie Glustrom is Trying to Save the World—and She May Just Succeed
Leslie Glustrom was trained as a biochemist. But in 2004 she quit her job running a research lab in the CU biochemistry department and decided to devote herself to fighting climate change. “What would I do and how quickly would I act if my house [...]
Xcel Energy Rejects Extension of the Franchise Agreement
On April 20, 2010 the City of Boulder sent a draft proposal to Xcel Energy entitled "Partnering for Rapid Decarbonization." This proposal seeks a partnership with Xcel Energy to define a clear path to a clean energy future. Specifically the City [...]
Colorado Independent | Lawmakers seek to stall Xcel plan to shutter inefficient Cameo Station plant
Lawmakers have introduced legislation to try to stop Xcel Energy from closing its outdated Cameo Station power plant, a coal-solar plant that Xcel says is too costly and impractical to maintain. Debate over the law sees politicians flipping [...]
Council Takes Bold Step towards Decarbonization–UPDATED
With the City’s Xcel franchise agreement expiring in August 2010, City Council unanimously agreed at their April 13 Study Session to hold off on renewing a long-term agreement with Xcel and to instead extend the franchise agreement for a year or [...]
