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Energy

Kiowa County adopts $11,788-per-megawatt fee for renewable-energy projects

The new schedule allocates charges for roads, emergency services, landfill and other public costs.

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Reviews challenge Kiowa County renewable-energy impact-fee study

SWCA estimates $1.316 million in mitigation for a 550-megawatt example project, compared with about $6.879 million in the county and THK study; Invenergy also objects to baseline costs, double-counting and existing mitigation obligations.

Government

Washington County adopts new fees for major energy and infrastructure projects

A new county schedule charges covered proposals $28,500 in fixed fees plus two charges equal to 1.5% of project costs each.

Energy

Revised Colorado energy park proposal moves toward Jefferson County review

The proposed first phase near the National Renewable Energy Laboratory would include about 60,000 square feet of energy and grid-security space, including a secure facility.

Energy

Colorado regulators suspend proposed gas tariff affecting Center

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission put Public Service Company of Colorado’s proposed commercial gas schedule on hold for 120 days while an administrative law judge reviews supply and municipal resale questions.

Energy

Colorado Public Utilities Commission sets energy-assistance charge at 86 cents a month for 2026-27

The inflation-adjusted charge will be collected through regulated utility bills to support programs that limit participating customers’ energy costs to 6% of income.

Energy

Logan County commissioners to discuss Niyol Wind road-use agreement

Commissioners are scheduled to discuss the agreement during a Sept. 15 work session; the agenda does not indicate that it has been approved.

Energy

Elbert County Planning Commission recommends denial of Shepherd Solar project

The 5-2 recommendation followed referral reviews that raised questions about roads, fire safety, wildlife, drainage, sanitation and stormwater. The county commissioners will make the final decision.

Energy

Fort Morgan council unanimously approves electric-rate increase after public hearing

The council approved Ordinance 1338 on Sept. 1, with the changes applying to bills issued after Oct. 1, 2026. The reviewed records do not include customer-class rate details.