Clean Energy Plan
Coverage of Clean Energy Plan in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado Springs Utilities explores nuclear power as part of long-term energy plan
Colorado Springs Utilities has endorsed a Sustainable Energy Plan that includes exploring small modular nuclear reactors as part of a diversified energy portfolio to meet 2045 electricity needs. The plan balances renewable energy expansion, natural gas reliance, and nuclear power research without immediate plant construction.
- Black Hills Energy proposes rate increases for electricity
Black Hills Energy has proposed an 8.8% increase to electric base rates in Colorado, which would raise average monthly residential bills by $10.90. The proposal includes a $38 million customer refund from prior renewable energy funds and aims to update rates more regularly to reduce financial impact. The company cites grid improvements and a shift to a flat-rate billing structure as key components of the plan.