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Energy

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.

Mar 18, 2026

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.

Mar 17, 2026

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.

Mar 16, 2026

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.

Mar 5, 2026

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.

Mar 5, 2026

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.