Colorado seeks more regulation of Suncor refinery to reduce harmful pollution
Flares atop Suncor Energy's Commerce City refinery are the state’s most significant source of volatile organic compounds, a recent report found.
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Controversial mineral-access deal takes Erie’s oil and gas battle to a new level: ‘We have been fracked enough’
"In getting a say in the future of our town, the people of Erie win....
Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Exxon Mobil and Chevron both more than doubled their profits in the second quarter.
Chevron pursues new 40-well oil and gas fracking site in Adams County
Chevron has indicated it wants to build the Cord Federal oil and gas development, with...
US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.
In Colorado’s battleground race, Rep. Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel make their case to voters now that match is set
"Where the race is going is strictly to people's pocketbooks," Democratic strategist David Boian said...
Arvada neighborhood beset by power outages; Xcel Energy says problem is fixed
Power outages for at least the last two weeks have bedeviled a west Arvada neighborhood....
US gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year
Gas prices are $3.999 on average in the U.S., but fluctuations remain across the country.
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for over three...
Xcel Energy still facing pushback after cutting electric rate hike request
Xcel Energy is seeking a $225 million yearly increase in revenue for its electric service...
Gas prices in Denver expected to increase heading into Memorial Day weekend
GasBuddy reported that gas prices reached $4.99 a gallon at several gas stations in metro...
Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply
It will be an issue first in Asia, which relies heavily on Middle Eastern oil.
Under new rate request, Xcel Energy electric bills could jump 33% since last increase
Utility is seeking $355 million hike in yearly revenue.
Military’s selection of Buckley base as possible site for nuclear microreactor spurs questions in Aurora
"They dig a hole or have a bunker in place and they go underground," Colorado...
New federal report shows residential utility shutoffs in Colorado, other states
The report was launched after Congress directed the U.S. Energy Information Administration to start collecting...
Commission narrowly approves 24 oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir that faced vocal opposition
"At the end of the day, (the) State Sunlight/Long (pad) achieves the balance we were...
Xcel Energy wants to spend $100M to meet summer electricity demands
Utility's problems with power plants spur concerns about power gaps.
Xcel Energy considers power shutoffs for Wednesday amid wildfire risk in western Colorado
Xcel Energy is considering another round of preemptive power outages for western Colorado on Wednesday...
Statewide interest wins out in Elbert County-Xcel Energy transmission line dispute
Public Utilities Commission overturns county's denial of Xcel permits.
AP Exclusive: Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head warns
He called it “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”
Suncor shutdown sends black smoke into sky above Commerce City
Suncor also reported that it may have released too much carbon monoxide from its Plant...
Is burying power lines really a ‘no-brainer’ to cut wildfire risk in Colorado?
"If undergrounding more lines isn't feasible, then Xcel needs to spend money on infrastructure that...
Proposed rates meant to make data centers pay own way, Xcel Energy says
Utility submits proposal to regulators for large data centers, other big users of electricity.
Rising gas prices put Colorado Republican congressmen on the defensive as midterm elections approach
"Democrats will try to make (gas prices) an issue right through November -- there's no...
Colorado regulators want assurance Xcel Energy can meet summer demand despite loss of plant
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is worried about the ability of the state's largest electric...
Will Coloradans foot the bill for data centers? Regulators aim to prevent that.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will soon start reviewing proposed rates for "large-load"' customers.
Seeing ‘economic opportunity’ in data centers, Weld County readies rules as companies come knocking
"We have the lowest rates in the state and we want to keep it that...
Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Trump has gone all in on fossil fuels.
Regulators OK $1.53M penalty for Noble Energy well blowout
Crude oil, natural gas and fracking water gushed out of the well April 6-10 in 2025...
Did lawmakers end Colorado’s ‘oil and gas wars’? Seven years later, the verdict’s still out.
A 2019 law that overhauled how oil and gas are regulated was aimed at reducing...
Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices
Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel.
Xcel Energy says fixing chronically ailing coal plant best option to keep electricity flowing
Xcel Energy-Colorado has issued an update on its largest power generator, a coal plant that's...
Rising gas prices in Colorado could climb faster if war drags on
Gasoline prices have been rising in Colorado for normal seasonal reasons, but could start climbing...