BLM schedules June oil and gas lease sale in Colorado covering 155,816 acres
The Bureau of Land Management announced a June 16 oil and gas lease sale offering 170 parcels across 155,816 acres in Colorado with environmental protections.
Pueblo steel mill signs seven-year rail contract with Union Pacific
Rocky Mountain Steel Mills in Pueblo signs a seven-year contract with Union Pacific Railroad, ending legal disputes and boosting domestic steel rail production.
Boulder JCC solar project to save $1.8 million with rooftop system
The Boulder Jewish Community Center completed a rooftop solar installation expected to save $1.8 million and offset 80% of its electricity use.
Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water and power use in U.S. data centers
Investors are pressing Amazon, Microsoft and Google for more data on water usage and conservation in their expanding US data centers amid environmental concerns.
Colorado study targets orphan wells for geothermal use
Colorado study will evaluate repurposing orphan oil and gas wells for geothermal energy and carbon storage, with Gradient Geothermal supporting analysis.
U.S. import prices jump, fueling inflation concerns
US import prices rose 1.3% in February, the largest increase in four years, driven by energy and goods, adding to inflation concerns and Fed outlook.
Micro-Grids joins Rural Jump-Start in Delta County
Micro-Grids joins Colorado Rural Jump-Start, plans Delta County facility, creating jobs, internships and manufacturing growth in energy storage.
Colorado sues to overturn Craig coal plant order
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit challenging a federal order requiring the Craig Unit 1 coal plant to remain available past its planned retirement.
40% of energy companies using AI, BRG report finds
About 40% of energy companies are using AI in operations as rising power demand and grid strain push adoption, according to a new Berkeley Research Group report.
Colorado challenges federal 100% EV charger rule
Colorado joins a multistate coalition opposing a federal proposal requiring 100% U.S. components for EV chargers, warning it could delay charging projects.
Colorado challenges EPA rejection of regional haze plan
Colorado filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s rejection of its regional haze plan aimed at reducing air pollution and improving visibility in national parks.
Colorado ranks No. 3 for LEED-certified buildings
Colorado ranks No. 3 nationally for LEED-certified buildings, with 67 projects and more than 16 million square feet of energy-efficient commercial space in 2025.



























