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Net-zero whisky production and a new hydrogen plant: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe. Read on for new announcements from Johnnie Walker, Biffa and more Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their Mission Possible across the campaigns five key pil...

Jason Gonzales Chalkbeat Colorado Even in the dark of night, chalky smoke from the coal power plant looms over Craig. For generations, coal has been a constant in this northwestern Colorado city. But by 2030, the Craig Station stacks will go quiet as Colorado shifts to renewable energy. Coal has fueled not only Colorado’s power needs, but also Craig’s economy. The plant’s closure will idle 600 workers and cost a slew of support jobs. Leaders of Craig, a city about 40 miles west of Steambo...

Leaders of Craig see a tight window of opportunity to build a new economic base to prepare for when their coal plant closes.

In rural Colorado, one town is looking to its community college to help survive the end of coal Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado © Matt Stensland/Chalkbeat Colorado Signs can be found throughout the Craig, Colorado, community showing support for the coal industry. This sign is pictured Jan. 9 at a home along Colorado Street. Even in the dark of night, chalky smoke from the coal power plant looms over Craig. For generations, coal has been a constant in this northwestern Colo...

For generations, coal has been a constant in this northwestern Colorado city. But by 2030, the Craig Station stacks will go quiet as Colorado shifts to renewable energy.

Follow Us We are first in your inbox with the most important news in the industry―keeping you smarter and one-step ahead in this ever-changing and competitive market.Start your free subscription GE Gas Turbines Will Replace Coal at Colorado Plant The plan to retire the last coal-fired units at a power plant in Colorado has moved a step closer to completion, with the announcement that Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has chosen General Electric (GE) technology to keep the plant operating ...

Share this article Share this article PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), a joint project led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI), surpassed a major milestone of $100 million in funding, adding its 33 rd sponsor, Xcel Energy. This global collaboration is gaining momentum in delivering scientific credibility and objectivity to support international decarbonization. Low-Carbon Resources Initia...

The Craig Station coal-burning power plant in Moffat County is pictured Feb. 27, 2020. Tri-State Generation plans to close the plant by 2030. Hoping to lower wholesale electricity costs, increase price transparency, and mitigate congestion on the transmission system for participating markets, the Southwest Power Pool launched its Western Energy Imbalance Services market Monday morning. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is one of several regional utilities are participating in th...

Dive Brief: Despite setting goals to decarbonize their resource mix, many utility pledges amount to little more than "meaningless greenwashing" because power companies are not moving quickly enough to phase out fossil fuels and add clean energy, according to a new report and data set from Sierra Club. The report grades utility decarbonization efforts based on coal plant retirement schedules, plans to add gas-fired capacity, and clean energy investment. Some utilities with carbon-neutral pledg...

Colorado coal production last year fell considerably from the previous year, to the lowest level in decades.