In Colorado, Fossil Fuel-Free Energy Comes With Controversies
Residents of Montezuma County, Colorado, mostly support the development of solar farms. But concerns about farmland loss, wildlife, and more persist.
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Residents of Montezuma County, Colorado, mostly support the development of solar farms. But concerns about farmland loss, wildlife, and more persist.
Solar project proposed northwest of Cortez Durango, Colorado Currently Sun 23% chance of precipitation 3% chance of precipitation 29% chance of precipitation Empire Electric would purchase power; some neighbors object to location Sunday, April 18, 2021 3:16 PM Updated 6 hours 4 minutes ago A 5 megawatt solar project is being planned for 52 acres west of U.S. Highway 491, northwest of Cortez. It would be constructed by Cortez Solar 2 LLC, a subsidiary of OneEnergy Development. Empire Electric Association would purchase the power. Montezu...