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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Farmers and rural lawmakers are continuing to protest in hopes of persuading Colorado's governor to veto a bill that could increase energy prices in rural Colorado.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A controversial bill that could raise power bills in rural Colorado was expected to see a final vote Tuesday in the state House.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A bill that would dramatically raise renewable energy requirements for Colorado's rural cooperative electric associations has cleared a hurdle in the state House.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A bill that would dramatically raise renewable energy requirements for Colorado's rural cooperative electric associations faces a test Wednesday in the state House.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Colorado Springs City Council made a historical decision Tuesday to have the region's first community solar garden to be built in the city.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Solar energy project headed for Alamosa

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Democratic Sen. Mark Udall is in Colorado Springs talking about clean energy.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Curbing nuclear power worldwide: bad news for climate change or window of opportunity?

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Find out what makes Fowler so unique!

Thursday, November 04, 2010  From solar panels and wind turbines to swapping out light bulbs and so much more, conserving energy today can help keep extra money in your pocket -- and can keep resources available for our kids and grandkids.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Vestas Wind Systems is officially celebrating the opening of its new Colorado factory with a visit from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

Friday, June 11, 2010  He plans to sign a package of bills during Friday's event.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Ritter says more investment is needed in aerospace industries, biosciences, renewable energy and communication technology.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Republicans and Democrats say this session was about "jobs, jobs, jobs," but they disagree on their success of tackling that issue.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  The utility expressed the concerns in a request Tuesday to cancel a hearing on the proposed power line so it can amend the plan it files with the state on projected energy needs.