Electricity production and distribution

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Kit Carson Electric setting national example for renewable energy

Co-op in New Mexico separates from Tri-State to pursue solar option

April 15, 2018

West’s push for one big electric grid gains steam

And in the darkness, bind them: The West’s bid for one big electric grid

July 19, 2017

Construction of new powerline underway

New line will handle future load increases

July 11, 2017

Outage affects 500 residents

A power line passing through Montezuma County.The Journal file photo A power outage affected 500 customers of Empire Electric early…

December 22, 2016

Local News

Solar gardens are expanding slowly in the West

Legislative barriers to more widespread community solar remain

May 5, 2016

Business

Empire customers may qualify for Solar energy

For The Journal Empire Electric Association and the Colorado Energy Office have partnered with Grid Alternatives, a nonprofit solar installer…

April 4, 2016

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La Plata County production-related toxic waste minimal compared with San Juan County, N.M.

La Plata County’s impact minimal, but San Juan County high

February 11, 2016

Local News

S. Utes seek solar plant

Project to help power buildings

July 20, 2015

Local News

High court sets back mercury rules

Heavy-metal readings high in Southwest Colorado fisheries

July 2, 2015

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High court sets back mercury rules

Heavy-metal readings high in Southwest Colorado fisheries

July 1, 2015

Business

Feds grant local electric co-ops more control

Tri-State could appeal decision favorable to renewables

June 29, 2015

Local News

Empire Electric board will have 2 open seats

Member-owned electricity cooperative Empire Electric announced on Dec. 31 that two board of directors positions will be open for election…

January 1, 2015

Local News

Documentary takes on radioactive social debate

Ayngel Overson is one of the main characters in “Uranium Drive-In,” a documentary about delayed plans to build a uranium…

November 19, 2013

Local News

Home-heating assistance available for those in need

Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance with home heating bills, is accepting applications. LEAP, a federally funded…

November 8, 2013

Accident causes power outage

On Monday, Oct. 28, just over 1,400 customers of Empire Electric Association were without power as the result of an…

October 29, 2013

City to examine options for power from solar farm

At the end of the decade, the city of Cortez hopes to reduce its fossil-fuel consumption of existing buildings by…

September 23, 2013

Obama OKs hydropower bill

Journal Photo/Jim Mimiaga<br><br>The Towaoc-Highline canal makes it way to Ute Mountain Ute farmland. A A bill sponsored by Congressmen Scott…

August 14, 2013

Obama signs Tipton’s hydro bill

Measure unravels red tape for green energy

August 13, 2013

President signs Tipton’s hydropower

Measure unravels red tape for green energy

August 12, 2013

Empire argues PUC’s right to rule on rates

DENVER – Customers upset with electricity price increases in the Four Corners had their day in court Monday, but it…

July 30, 2013

Empire argues PUC’s right to rule on wholesale rates

DENVER – Customers upset with electricity price hikes in the Four Corners had their day in court Monday, but it…

July 29, 2013

Governor signs renewable-energy mandate

DENVER – Rural utilities will need to double their renewable energy usage under a law signed Wednesday by Gov. John…

June 6, 2013

Electric cooperatives wage battle with Tri-State

But PUC may not have jurisdiction

May 23, 2013

Tri-State lobbies gov. to veto renewables mandate

DENVER – The company that supplies coal-powered electricity to rural Colorado is waging a media campaign to try to convince…

May 20, 2013