Energy and Climate Change

Their ultimate goal, they say, is to make sure rate payers in Wyoming are getting the best deal.

A new report says the government covered up scientists’ doubts about studies that claimed the chemicals were not harmful to groundwater.

It’s sometimes difficult to know where to put different types of plastic, but computer vision could remove any confusion

This week, Spokane signed an extension of its deal with Avista Utilities Corp. to sell excess electricity generated at Spokane’s Waste-to-Energy plant, a deal valued at between $5 million and $5.5 million in each of the next five years.

"If you’re going to rebuild the street, put the right sensors in it so we can make better decisions later. We need to build infrastructure for the future, for the next 50 years, not for the last 20."

The White House is gunning for some of the most popular energy-saving programs in America.

Farmers say they’re trying to wean from groundwater, but admit there are no easy answers amid pressures of corn prices, urban growth and interstate water agreements

Modern smart water meters can relay real-time water-use data to both the water utility and customers, leading to improved conservation and quicker leak repairs.

Residents pay nothing out-of-pocket for the improvements, but instead pay off the loan over time through their monthly utility bill.

"We’re seeing a real active transformation in energy markets, where renewable energy is increasingly cost-competitive," Slocum said. "That’s the holy grail. That’s the big change."