Colorado’s Renewable Milestone, Revisited
Renewables got the credit when coal had a rough quarter
Montalbano Mondays
Born and raised Alaskan writing about energy, environment, and whatever else I feel like.
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Lazard 2026 report finds new renewables aren’t cheaper than existing plants
Keep paid off plants open!
Alaska: A Red State with High Rates?
Alaska is thwarted by its geography, but also its politicians.
Colorado’s renewables milestone looks more like subtracting coal than adding wind and solar
Plus, BlueStatesHighRates.com
Xcel Energy wants to raise Coloradans' rates, but it can’t even deliver reliable electricity
Plus: a sneak peek of Blue States, High Rates
The Federal Coal Comeback
And headlines I'm watching
Better on Paper
NERC's summer grid outlook improves over 2025, but how much is real?
Out of Office for Memorial Day
And my summer schedule
When utilities need power they can count on, they choose gas
Wind and solar not competitive without subsidies
Colorado Springs Utilities Coal Plant May Get Stay of Execution
And other tales of absurdity from the Centennial State.