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Colorado State Land Board expands community solar for office buildings
ColoradoBiz Staff //June 29, 2026//
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Colorado State Land Board expands community solar for office buildings
ColoradoBiz Staff //June 29, 2026//
In Brief:
- Colorado State Land Board partners with Pivot Energy
- Community solar covers 415,000 square feet of buildings
- Estimated 5% reduction in utility costs saves $25,000 annually
- Supports compliance with House Bill 21-1286 emissions targets
DENVER — The Colorado State Land Board has partnered with Pivot Energy to supply community solar power to more than 415,000 square feet of state office buildings, a move expected to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
The program will provide renewable electricity for participating buildings in Denver, Centennial, Louisville and Golden, representing most of the agency’s commercial real estate portfolio. Because the project uses community solar, the buildings will not require on-site solar installations.
The State Land Board estimates the partnership will reduce utility costs by about 5%, saving approximately $25,000 annually or more than $250,000 over the next decade.
“This is a practical solution that is transitioning our commercial real estate holdings to clean energy,” State Land Board Director Nicole Rosmarino said. “This will help reduce emissions, support state clean energy goals and lower operating costs.”
The agency said rooftop solar installations were deemed too costly for its existing buildings. Instead, the State Land Board will subscribe to a share of community solar facilities throughout Colorado that matches its average monthly electricity use.
The initiative also supports compliance with House Bill 21-1286, which requires large commercial buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2026 and 2030.
“We’re proud to partner with the State Land Board on this initiative,” said Jon Fitzpatrick, chief development officer at Pivot Energy. “Our community solar projects are designed to expand access to clean energy, reduce costs and support climate goals for Colorado communities.”
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