Inside Energy

In three years of reporting, Inside Energy covered the energy issues critical to Colorado, Wyoming and North Dakota. In addition, we had over 100 stories air on national broadcasts, produced live storytelling events, and aired our original documentary Beyond Standing Rock on PBS stations all across the country. Thank you for following our work and challenging us. We hope you use our archive to stay engaged on energy: www.insideenergy.org.

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President Donald Trump loves . He has given dozens of speeches saying, “My administration is putting an end to the war on coal. We’re going to have clean coal, really clean coal.”

But what actually is clean coal and how viable an option is it? Well...that depends on who you ask.

Cleaning Up Coal: Folly Or The Future? What actually is clean coal? Depends on who you ask. In Wyoming, a state that produces the most coal in the nation, clean coal is looked at as a possible economic savior. It’s a big deal for a lot of other people, too. Forty percent of the world still depends on coal for electricity, and it’s st...

Winter months bring colder temperatures and that usually means a higher heating bill for you at the end of the month. Are you forking out too much $$$ to pay for your ? Our handy-dandy energy calculator will help you figure that out.

How Much Should You Spend On Energy? Answering Your Questions We’re taking a close look at the energy assistance programs that help low-income families pay their utility bills, keep warm in the winter and keep cool in the summer. We answer your questions about these programs, and tell you how much of your income you spend on energy.

You probably don’t really think about it, but essentially our modern food production system is based on turning into food. See how some are innovating to become more energy efficient within that system.

Feasting On Fuel: Renewables On America’s Farms As part of our series Feasting On Fuel, Grant Gerlock of Harvest Public Media looks at farmers who are turning to renewables to lessen their reliance on fossil fuels.

As Wyoming's biggest bet on nears completion, we look at what their new test center means for the state, the coal industry and .

Wyoming Nears Finish Line in Clean Coal Project Wyoming’s biggest bet on clean coal is almost finished. The Integrated Test Center outside Gillette aims to host researchers who are finding ways to turn carbon emissions into marketable products. But what does this test center and clean coal mean for the state, the coal industry or climate change...

Last week, mayors from more than 50 North American cities signed an agreement to reduce in their communities. But how are cities actually faring in their fight against ?

Are Cities Leading The Way On Climate? An increasing number of cities are claiming they will go it alone to meet the emission reduction targets of the Paris Climate Agreement after President Trump pulled the US out of the accord earlier this year. But, how are cities fairing in that pursuit?

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s controversial review of is now public. In light of that and President Trump's recent announcement to shrink we bring you five things worth knowing about our national monuments.

Five Things To Know About Our National Monuments One day after President Donald Trump sliced down two Utah monuments by more than one million acres, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has made his review of national monuments public, adding a monument in Nevada and one in Oregon to the list of those he recommends shrinking. Here are five things to know...