Geothermal

The Cooper family has worked in the coal industry in Colorado for generations. That's ending as one of three coal mines in their area closes in a statewide shift to cleaner energy. Many countries and about half of U.S. states are moving away from coal, citing the environmental impact and high costs of producing electricity that way as plants age.

A Colorado coal town’s big geothermal dreams say a lot about the region's shifting job market. 

The school district gets two grants to explore a potential geothermal well field. Some hope for an even-deeper dive.

Following several amendments, a new bill paves the way for easier geothermal energy production in Colorado. Hot springs owners are cautiously supportive in hopes collaboration will lead to win-win situations.

Several governors in the Mountain West are pushing for more regional geothermal development.

Emerging advances in renewable technologies could help extend the operating life of aging oil wells and help address Colorado’s orphan well problem.