Case Study

Front Range Change

The Story of the Transition Away From Coal Toward Natural Gas and Renewable Energy in Colorado. A documentary film by DG+Design.

Photo and Video

Synopsis

The energy landscape in Colorado is changing. Over the past 15 years, there has been a gradual shift in the way electricity is produced and consumed across the state. The change is not unique to Colorado, but the way it is happening here makes this story special. In 2017, Xcel Energy announced further plans to retire existing coal plants and invest in more natural gas and renewable energy as part of the proposed Colorado Energy Plan. Is this the end for coal in Colorado? This documentary includes a brief history of the coal industry in Colorado, a discussion of groundbreaking energy policy, and perspectives from local leaders in the energy sector.

Directed and produced by David Ganske.

Watch the film on Amazon Prime Video

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Front Range Change: Trailer

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Interviewees

Bill Ritter
Governor of Colorado, 2007 – 2011

Erin Overturf
Clean Energy Program, Western Resource Advocates

John Hickenlooper
Governor of Colorado, 2011 – 2019

Alice Jackson
President, Xcel Energy Colorado

Stan Dempsey
President, Colorado Mining Association

Rick Gilliam
Program Director, Vote Solar

Matt Baker
Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 2008 – 2012

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Results

Neighborhood Sun

DG+ helped establish Neighborhood Sun as a trusted community solar provider through content planning and creation, paid and organic digital marketing campaigns, and website development.

Renewable America

DG+ helped Renewable America refresh its brand and establish itself in a crowded market as a competitive developer of local, optimally sized projects.

WeaveGrid

DG+Design helped WeaveGrid hone its messaging and elevate its brand identity with a new, expanded website and turn-key booth setup for trade show events.

Federal Compass

Federal Compass enables government contractors through a richly personalized opportunity and market intelligence platform, which many contractors have found as a welcome GovWin alternative.

FTC Solar

DG+ developed a new brand for FTC Solar that would include a refreshed visual identity and messaging on key values and differentiators for each product, service, and the company as a whole.