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“The idea is if we can find a way to ensure that the water rights of the power companies are protected over the next couple of decades, this will give them a stronger incentive to find a new way to produce energy in the region,” said state Sen. Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco.
Water would stay in river after plants close in 2028 This story is provided by Aspen Journalism, a nonprofit, investigative news organization. For more, visit http://aspenjournalism.org. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would let two.
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would let two energy companies with coal-fired power plants in northwest Colorado hang on to their water rights even after the plants’ planned closures in 2028. Senate Bill.