Colorado

United’s Elizabeth Stears introduces United’s 2025 EV Ready Grid Guidebook. This new resource provides a blueprint for state leaders to invest in smart policy solutions that will prepare America’s grid to meet growing EV demand while protecting ratepayers from higher energy costs and strengthening reliability.

Colorado Newsline reports on a Western Governors’ Association Workshop, where United’s Leah Rubin Shen spoke on the “Transmission Needs for More-of-the-Above” panel, emphasizing that the West will need to increase transmission capacity in order to meet growing energy demand, strengthen reliability, and lower energy costs for consumers.

In an opinion piece for Colorado Politics, United’s Emilie Olson praises Governor Polis’ recent executive action as a strong step toward keeping energy reliable and affordable despite the rollback of clean energy tax credits from H.R. 1. Olson urges all corners of Colorado’s government to act swiftly on low-cost solutions, such as deploying advanced transmission technologies, building virtual power plants, and integrated infrastructure planning to meet growing energy demand without raising costs next legislative session to deliver on Colorado’s clean energy promises.

The Denver Post reports on the Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s approval of Xcel Energy’s plan to join SPP’s Markets+, despite concerns from consumer and environmental advocates. United’s Brian Turner criticized the decision and warned that it could delay progress toward a fully organized wholesale market, undermine Colorado’s clean energy goals, and urged the state to look into joining other markets in the region that offer greater renewable energy access and long-term cost savings.

The Denver Post reports on Colorado Governor Polis’ letter directing state agencies to streamline advanced energy projects amidst federal setbacks. United’s Emilie Olson commended the Governor’s swift action and commitment to Colorado’s clean energy goals, highlighting the importance of strong leadership as the state faces growing energy affordability and reliability challenges.

The Colorado Sun reports on the Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s approval of Xcel Energy’s $30 million plan to join SPP’s Markets+. United’s Brian Turner said the decision will balkanize the Western grid, increase energy costs, and delay progress in clean energy development.

The Colorado Sun reports on President Trump’s recent executive actions targeting clean energy subsidies and advanced energy technologies, resulting in potentially higher electricity costs for Coloradans. United’s Emilie Olson spoke to Colorado’s deep policy foundation and market momentum, which are expected to help offset federal rollbacks.

Colorado has a chance to lead the West in building a cleaner, more affordable energy future—but only if it joins a Western regional market. Advanced Energy United’s Brian Turner explains how stronger grid connections and smart market choices will allow Colorado to share its renewable resources, lower emissions, and meet its climate goals.

A regional electricity market is among the most powerful tools in the toolbox for lowering electricity costs, improving reliability and resiliency to extreme weather events, and integrating Colorado’s abundant renewable resources into a 100% clean grid.

United’s Sarah Steinberg reflects on four key lessons learned throughout Colorado utility Xcel Energy’s inaugural Gas Infrastructure Plan (GIP) process.

Utility Dive reports on the Colorado Public Utilities Commissioner’s vision for Xcel Energy to roll out a 50MW Virtual Power Plant this fall to improve grid reliability. The article quotes Brian Turner on what a viable VPP program would look like and the time it would take to implement.

PV Magazine reports on a recent analysis of the electric resource plan for Xcel Energy’s Colorado subsidiary, the Public Service Company of Colorado. The analysis, commissioned by Advanced Energy United and authored by Strategen Consulting Group, found a clean energy resource portfolio would be a more cost-effective way to power Colorado homes and businesses compared to building a new natural gas “peaker” plant.