Capitol Coverage

Promoting the use of renewable energy has been a cornerstone of Governor Bill Ritter’s administration since taking office last year. But the state was already heading in that direction. Colorado became the first in the nation to pass a voter driven statewide renewable energy requirement in 2004 – and the legislature has since doubled its requirement. Bente Birkeland examines the state’s solar energy industry. How far its come and the challenges it still faces.