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Xcel explores earlier closure of coal-fired unit
October 20, 2010 3:02 PM
Xcel Energy is studying whether it can speed up its timetable for retiring some coal-fired power plants to help Colorado meet federal clean air standards. A new state law required the utility to file a plan to reduce emissions by the end of 2017. Xcel's preference is to... more » -
State office prefers tweaking Xcel coal plan
October 5, 2010 2:51 PM
The Governor's Energy Office prefers speeding up Xcel Energy's plan to shutter, retrofit or replace some coal-fired power-generating units to help Colorado meet forseeable federal air pollution limits. A new state law required Xcel to submit a plan to significantly cut nitrogen oxide levels by 2017, but the plan... more » -
Power plant bill affecting Pueblo clears another hurdle
March 26, 2010 8:33 AM
A bill requiring Xcel Energy to reduce emissions at its Front Range coal-fired power plants has passed another vote at the state Capitol. The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources voted 5-2 to back the bill on Thursday, sending it to the appropriations committee for another vote. The bill requires... more » -
Power plant bill passes first test at Capitol
March 16, 2010 5:30 PM
Bipartisan legislation requiring Xcel Energy to cut emission at some of its coal-fired power plants has passed its first test at the Capitol. The House Transportation and Energy Committee voted 10-1 to endorse the bill Tuesday. It would require Xcel as well as Black Hills Corp. to cut... more »
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