Renewable energy sources continue to draw attention of Colorado Colorado Springs

In this article, interest in energy and the environment continues to grow among utilities and environmental groups in Colorado, and delivering that energy affordably is on the minds of consumers. Last fall, Colorado Springs Utilities dropped the idea of a coal plant because of lobbying by Environment Colorado and concerns that were raised by residents during public meetings regarding the project. Questions about wind and solar power continue to be addressed at the state and local level. The Colorado Renewable Energy Standard Bill, which is intended to increase the state's use of clean energy, such as wind, biomass and fuel cells, continues to make progress. The bill, which has passed the House, requires Xcel Energy and Aquila to increase their use of renewable energy to about 8 percent by the year 2010.