Colorado’s largest electrical utility recently announced it will begin construction of 300 miles of major new transmission next year to harvest wind from the state’s eastern plains. In Wyoming, though, a wind farm proposed 15.
Local environmental advocate Hal Harvey will be talking about his new book with Pitkin County Commissioner Greg Poschman at Explore Booksellers Thursday afternoon in Aspen. “The Big Fix: Seven Practical Steps to Save Our Planet” is about how individuals can influence policy decisions to address the climate crisis.
Colorado's largest electrical utility recently announced it will begin construction of 300 miles of major new transmission next year to harvest wind from the state's eastern plains. In Wyoming, though, a wind farm proposed 15 years ago still needs crucial permits. The difference? Land ownership, at least in part. The 345-kV transmission line that Xcel Energy plans to string