Brandon Shulman – Page 15 – The Denver Business Review

Colorado’s Quest for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2050: Benefits, Costs, and Controversies

05/10/202305/10/2023

Denver, Colorado — Colorado’s ambitious roadmap to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050, as championed by Governor Jared Polis, has sparked robust debate following a report by the Denver-based Independence Institute. The study suggests a potential cost to taxpayers surpassing $318 billion by 2050. This report from the Independence Institute, which champions policies for “personal and economic freedom,” has prompted diverse reactions. Jake Fogleman, an Energy Policy Analyst from the Institute, forecasts that residents could be burdened with monthly electric bills escalating to $628 by 2040. “We initiated this research to understand the costs of a 100% renewable energy transition, especially given the lack of historical precedents globally,” Fogleman remarked.… Read More

Colorado Secures $17.2 Million Grant to Bolster Power Grid Resilience Against Extreme Weather

29/09/2023

Denver, CO – The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the state Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) have been awarded a $17.2 million federal grant for bolstering the resilience and reliability of Colorado’s electric grid. This move comes in response to increasing concerns over climate-driven extreme weather events and the aging infrastructure’s ability to withstand them. The funds will be used to explore the role of microgrids in enhancing grid reliability. Rick Garcia, DOLA Executive Director, emphasized the critical nature of energy infrastructure resilience for the state. “The resilience of Colorado’s energy infrastructure is paramount in our commitment to creating a more agile and green Colorado for generations to come,” Garcia… Read More

Join the RTD Team: Hiring Event Oct 2-3, $4,000 Bonus for Bus Drivers, Mechanics & More

28/09/202328/09/2023

RTD is having a hiring event. Bus drivers, mechanics, and other frontline positions are being sought by the Regional Transportation District, which is offering a $4,000 hiring bonus. In Denver’s RiNo neighborhood, the two-day event will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 3. Starting wages for RTD bus operators are $24.96, and no prior experience is required. General repair mechanics at RTD start at $31.46 an hour, while body shop technicians begin at $29.10. These key positions – and many others, such as signal power maintainers, electro-mechanics, and specific IT and cybersecurity roles – remain eligible for a $4,000 signing bonus.… Read More