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Platte River Power Authority votes unanimously to set zero carbon by 2030 goal

DENVER -- Today, and for the second time this week, a Colorado utility announced a goal of zeroing out its carbon emissions. The board of directors of the Platte River Power Authority, which is jointly owned by the communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, voted unanimously to commit to a goal of a 100 percent non-carbon resource mix by 2030.

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Xcel Energy announces plan for zero-carbon electricity by 2050

DENVER -- Today, Xcel Energy announced a plan to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050. Garrett Garner-Wells, director of Environment Colorado, issued the following statement.

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Across Colorado, and from sea to shining sea, mayors call for solar

DENVER - More than 200 mayors representing cities in every U.S. state, including Colorado, have signed on to Environment Colorado Research and Policy Center’s “Mayors for Solar Energy” letter, embracing a collective vision for solar-powered communities.

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Colorado’s Air Quality Regulators Adopt New Vehicle Emission Standards

DENVER -- Today, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously to adopt the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Program standards for cars and trucks.

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Fort Collins commits to 100 percent renewable electricity

Fort Collins is now the ninth Colorado city to choose a path toward a fossil fuel free future. On Oct. 2, the Fort Collins City Council voted 6-1 to commit to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030...

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