Fossil Fuels Face Political Pushback | Colorado Springs News

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined Colorado Republicans to defend fossil fuels, visiting the Ray D. Nixon Power Plant to argue that coal and gas are vital for grid reliability and affordability—despite critics calling them polluters. The plant’s closure date was pushed from 2029 to 2032, and while federal intervention isn’t confirmed, Wright blamed state energy mandates for soaring costs. Lawmakers warned shutdowns hurt businesses and families, citing a $61 billion cost projection. Utilities acknowledge the need for clean energy but insist they’re bound by state law to shut down by 2032. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62cd343c955b10c3