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Pub. Date
2013.
Description
Electricity purchases can represent a significant portion of operational costs for Colorado agricultural operations. Three areas for hydropower potential related to agriculture were identified: 1) on-farm pressurized irrigation systems 2) conduit drops on ditch systems and 3) existing agricultural dams. Both the technical potential and the economic potential of each type of hydropower were evaluated to quantify the amount of untapped resource that...
Series
Research publication volume no. 749
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado. Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys are calculated and distributed. Section III looks at energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Section IV provides an overview of the state departments involved...
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Pub. Date
2007.
Description
A new method of storing electrical energy in an agricultural setting for irrigation application has been analyzed. System design analysis, modeling methods, operation reviews, and aquifer hydrogeology research demonstrates that this is a feasible method for storing energy on-site.
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