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May 22, 2026

Colorado secures $40 million federal funding for Shoshone water rights

Colorado received $40 million from the Bureau of Reclamation to acquire Shoshone water rights, protecting Colorado River flows and supporting water security.

May 21, 2026

Colorado lawmakers propose raising tax on oil and gas stock buybacks

Colorado lawmakers propose increasing excise tax on oil and gas stock buybacks from 1% to 25% to encourage reinvestment amid rising fuel prices.

May 13, 2026

BLM seeks input on Colorado oil and gas lease sale covering 14,095 acres

Bureau of Land Management opens public comment on proposed Colorado oil and gas lease sale with 29 parcels totaling 14,095 acres.

May 11, 2026

Colorado data center tax incentive bill postponed indefinitely

Colorado's data center tax incentive bill failed in the House Energy and Environment Committee, halting proposed sales tax exemptions and development authority plans.

May 8, 2026

Colorado expands solar access and targets copper theft with new laws

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed laws expanding solar energy access and increasing penalties for copper wire theft to protect infrastructure and support construction.

Apr 17, 2026

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.

Apr 15, 2026

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.

Apr 9, 2026

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.

Apr 6, 2026

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.

Mar 26, 2026

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.

Mar 25, 2026

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.

Mar 19, 2026

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.