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Energy

Jun 17, 2026

Platte River expands energy storage, launches virtual power plant program

Platte River Power Authority expands energy storage with a $141 million battery project in Weld County and partners with EnergyHub for a virtual power plant.

Jun 17, 2026

Group14 earns first LEED v5 Gold Certification for Denver office

Group14 Engineering's Denver office is the first worldwide to receive LEED v5 Interior Design + Construction Gold certification under the new system.

Jun 9, 2026

Colorado and Chamber launch group to speed permitting for reduced emissions projects

Colorado and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation create a working group to streamline permitting for emissions-reduction projects in manufacturing and energy.

Jun 3, 2026

US Solar energizes six community solar projects in Aurora

US Solar completed six community solar projects in Aurora, Colorado, providing energy savings to thousands of households and supporting clean energy growth.

May 27, 2026

Jones Act waiver has limited effect on gas prices

A federal shipping waiver aimed at easing fuel transport costs has had little impact on U.S. gasoline prices, according to Reuters analysis.

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.