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.
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.
Colorado awards $12.4 million for geothermal energy projects
The Colorado Energy Office awarded $12.4 million to support seven geothermal energy projects, advancing clean heating, cooling, and electricity across the state.
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.
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.
Colorado awards $13.3m transit housing grants
Colorado awards $13.3M in Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure grants to support 720 affordable housing units and transit projects statewide.
Colorado Energy Office awards $7.2M building grants
Colorado Energy Office awards $7.2M in grants to cut emissions in large buildings, funding 15 projects under its decarbonization program.
Colorado sues over $600M in state energy funding cuts
A coalition of states is challenging federal moves to cut energy funding, including more than $600M tied to Colorado projects and research.
Colorado awards $5.2m for industrial emissions cuts
Colorado Energy Office awards $5.2M in Clean Air Program grants to reduce industrial emissions, expand decarbonization technology and improve air quality.
Colorado awards $21.6M for local climate policy projects
Colorado awards $21.6M through the Local IMPACT Accelerator to fund 17 local climate policy projects focused on emissions reduction and community resilience.
Colorado releases climate workforce plan for net-zero goals
Colorado’s first Climate Workforce Analysis and Plan identifies critical clean energy jobs, training needs and strategies to build a skilled workforce for net-zero by 2050.
Colorado boosts EV rebates as sales hit record highs
Colorado increased EV rebates up to $9,000 as electric vehicle sales reached record levels, leading the nation in clean transportation adoption.



























