Energy & Environment
Nuclear/coal up, solar/wind down
From the Minnesota Star Tribune, Nuclear and coal expand in Minnesota’s energy mix as renewables stagnate. The Star Tribune reports on a report put out by renewable energy advocates, based on data compiled by the state Dept. of Commerce and…
Legislature Might Do Something Half-Good for Geothermal…
Colorado’s legislature rarely offers energy bills worthy of praise. Senate Bill 26-142, which passed…
Colorado PUC Steamrolls Local Decisions on Xcel’s $1.7B…
When Xcel Energy started condemning Elbert County ranchland for its $1.7 billion, 550-mile Power…
Popularity of nuclear power up, wind/solar down
Gallup reported yesterday, Less Support in U.S. for Solar, Wind Energy; More for Nuclear The Hill…
Testimony on the Sunset Review of the Public Utilities…
The Independence Institute has submitted written testimony on HB26-1326, “Sunset Review of the…
Testimony on HB26-1030, Data Center & Utility Modernization
The Independence Institute submitted written testimony on HB26-1030, “Data Center & Utility Modernization,” which will be heard in the Colorado House Energy & Environment Committee tomorrow, April 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., pending any further…
Big victory for mining from Congress
Capitol Watch normally refers to the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul but action taken this week by the…
Massive victory for Minnesota mining
Congratulations are in order to northern Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber (R, 8th). BREAKING: A…
SPP Issues First Resource Advisory — A Week after…
A week after Colorado utilities joined the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) on April 1, the RTO has issued…
New Jersey lifts nuclear power ban
From ABC-6 (Philadelphia) New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation that lifts a 40-year…
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