Groups Praise Aspen for Pursuing Alternatives to Dams on Maroon & Castle Creeks
WRA and Wilderness Workshop praise Aspen for pledging to pursue alternative water storage locations and smart water strategies that keep taps flowing and streams healthy
AZ Water Agreement Signals New Levels of Coordination
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation joins Arizona to boost levels in Lake Mead and secure water supplies for 6+ million Arizona residents. Conservation partners praise collaboration to benefit Colorado River
WRA Praises Governor Hickenlooper for Issuing Strong Executive Action on Climate Change
Governor Hickenlooper announced an Executive Order that sets Colorado on a course to reduce Colorado’s greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2025, exceeding actions established by the Paris Climate Agreement.
WRA Applauds PUC for bringing Colorado a 21st Century Electric Grid Reducing Pollution, Saving Money
Today the PUC approved advanced meters and other upgrades to the Xcel grid
Very Disappointed Gov. Sandoval Vetoed Nevada Renewable Energy Standard Legislation
Governor misses opportunity to support increased use of clean energy which is overwhelmingly supported by voters and would have reduced pollution, boosted the economy, and created more clean energy jobs.
Nevada Legislature Passes Renewable Energy Standard
This tremendous step will increase Nevada’s clean energy to 40% by 2030
Western Resource Advocates Supports Pilot Program to Expand Electric Vehicles and Provide Cleaner Air for Utahns
We applaud Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed Electric Vehicle Pilot Program, a $10 million project designed to encourage electric vehicle ownership and add charging stations throughout the state.
WRA Applauds Nevada Assembly Passing New Standard Requiring 50% Renewable Energy by 2030, and Goal of 80% by 2040
Western Resource Advocates applauded the Nevada State Assembly for passing a bipartisan bill that would increase the state’s renewable portfolio standard to 50% by 2030 and set a goal of achieving 80% by 2040.
