Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday February 25th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

Today - Xcel Energy has announced their Clean Energy Plan. The estimated $8 Billion plan includes closing all of its coal-fired power plants. 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

Today, we take you back to February 25th, 1896 when poet Thomas Hornsby Ferril was born. Ferril was born in Denver, and his first published poetry was a verse that appeared in a Denver newspaper when he was just 10 years old. Governor Richarld Lamm later named Ferril as the state’s fifth poet laureate in 1979.

Now, our feature story.

Xcel Energy announced its Clean Energy Plan Wednesday as part of its switch to 80% renewable energy in the state. The company plans to spend roughly $8 billion on the transition by 2040, which includes closing all of its coal-fired power plants. Contributor Mark Jaffe spoke with reporter Lucy Haggard about Colorado’s largest electricity provider.

To read more about Colorado’s transition to renewable energy, to coloradosun.com. 

And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

Colorado lawmakers are revisiting legislation that would give victims of childhood sexual abuse unlimited time to pursue justice. Another bill would give victims an opportunity to sue institutions that should have intervened, though groups would be immune from the law if they took steps to warn of potential abuse or compensate victims. State law allows victims only six years from when they turn 18 to sue their abusers. 

People living near the Suncor oil refinery north of Denver can now receive phone notifications when a chemical release occurs. The alerts are one of a handful of requirements the company agreed to when it settled a lawsuit with the state health department last March. Advocates say the system is a good start, but they want to see more consistent air monitoring in communities around the refinery. A separate warning system lets nearby residents know when a chemical release is an immediate danger. 

https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/24/suncor-neighbors-warnings-on-phones/ 

Coloradans requested more in rent assistance from January 4 to February 8 than they did for all of 2020. Many people have been waiting twice as long this year as they did last year to have their share of the $55 million processed, though state officials hope to reduce the wait time to two weeks thanks to outside help. The state’s eviction moratorium expired on December 31, but a national moratorium continues through the end of March.

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Thursday February 25th, and even though there&rsquo;s a lot of turmoil right now we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.
Today - Xcel Energy has announced their Clean Energy Plan. The estimated $8 Billion plan includes closing all of its coal-fired power plants.&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
Today, we take you back to February 25th, 1896 when poet Thomas Hornsby Ferril was born. Ferril was born in Denver, and his first published poetry was a verse that appeared in a Denver newspaper when he was just 10 years old. Governor Richarld Lamm later named Ferril as the state&rsquo;s fifth poet laureate in 1979.
Now, our feature story.
Xcel Energy announced its Clean Energy Plan Wednesday as part of its switch to 80% renewable energy in the state. The company plans to spend roughly $8 billion on the transition by 2040, which includes closing all of its coal-fired power plants. Contributor Mark Jaffe spoke with reporter Lucy Haggard about Colorado&rsquo;s largest electricity provider.
To read more about Colorado&rsquo;s transition to renewable energy, to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
Colorado lawmakers are revisiting legislation that would give victims of childhood sexual abuse unlimited time to pursue justice. Another bill would give victims an opportunity to sue institutions that should have intervened, though groups would be immune from the law if they took steps to warn of potential abuse or compensate victims. State law allows victims only six years from when they turn 18 to sue their abusers.&nbsp;
People living near the Suncor oil refinery north of Denver can now receive phone notifications when a chemical release occurs. The alerts are one of a handful of requirements the company agreed to when it settled a lawsuit with the state health department last March. Advocates say the system is a good start, but they want to see more consistent air monitoring in communities around the refinery. A separate warning system lets nearby residents know when a chemical release is an immediate danger.&nbsp;
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/24/suncor-neighbors-warnings-on-phones/">https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/24/suncor-neighbors-warnings-on-phones/</a>&nbsp;
Coloradans requested more in rent assistance from January 4 to February 8 than they did for all of 2020. Many people have been waiting twice as long this year as they did last year to have their share of the $55 million processed, though state officials hope to reduce the wait time to two weeks thanks to outside help. The state&rsquo;s eviction moratorium expired on December 31, but a national moratorium continues through the end of March.
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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