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Floating solar array could improve water quality, lower the power bill for Fort Lupton — if a federal grant comes through

When it came to its water treatment plant Fort Lupton had two concerns: controlling algae in the reservoir next to the plant and the aging diesel generator that backed-up the facility when the electric grid was down.

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Aurora’s housing strategy team sets goals, gives recommendations for boosting affordable housing

City of Aurora officials this week reported progress advancing they city’s housing strategy, putting forth recommendations for enhancing the city’s stock of affordable housing and getting additional funding through Proposition 123.

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Adams County’s oil and gas rules are among the strictest in the state — and the industry is still rapidly growing

When Keith Huck, an Adams County senior oil and gas inspector, walks onto a well pad he looks, listens and sniffs. There is a lot to keep his eyes, ears and nose busy as the county has become the fastest-growing oil producer in the state.

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