Area Development magazine rates Denver the best metro area in the nation for economic development and jobs. Three other Colorado cities placed in the top 20. The 2015 “Leading Locations” report compares 375 U.S. metro statistical areas on creating jobs and nurturing sustainable economic development. The cities were evaluated based on three categories: Skilled, well-qualified […]
Colorado on Top for Inexpensive Energy
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Colorado remains on top for inexpensive energy. In fact, according to a new WalletHub study, Colorado ranks just below Washington D.C. for the least expensive energy cost out of all 50 states. Colorado’s overall average monthly energy cost was $224 ($93 for electricity, $44 for natural gas, and $107 for motor fuel), which is down […]
Fifth Solar City in the Country
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BuildZoom recently used solar power building permits for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects to rank the nation’s 40 largest cities, and Denver ranks fifth in the country. Based on the estimated number of solar power systems per capita, at 6.22, Denver ranks only behind San Diego (14.64), San Jose (10.07), Phoenix (8.71) and the Riverside, […]
Colorado Residents Pay the Lowest Energy Bills in the Nation
July 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nationally, energy costs consume about 7.1 percent of the average consumer’s total income. However, monthly energy bills for Colorado residents are the lowest in the nation. According to WalletHub, a consumer focused website, the new study looked at three areas: electricity, natural gas, and monthly fuel consumption. Colorado’s average monthly energy cost is $301. Compared […]
Embracing Solar Energy
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Industry estimates indicate that only 25 percent of all homes or businesses in Colorado can install solar panels due to a range of factors, such as whether the home or business is rented, the direction the roof faces, the amount of space available on the roof, and the amount of shade from nearby trees on […]
The Growth of “Green” Consumers
January 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Denver ranked high on a list compiled by the website greenbiz.com of the U.S. cities that are the best places for “green meetings” this year. The list highlights the cities that have taken steps to transform the meetings and events industry from one that left a trail of waste to one that’s adopted eco-friendly policies […]
Say Goodbye to Incandescent Bulbs for Good
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Come January 1st, not too many realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will hit their final phase-out stage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, meaning these bulbs will officially cease to be manufactured and imported to the United States. Philips has decided to kick off the New Year with a 60-watt […]
Proposals for Cleaner Colorado Air
December 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New regulations to cut pollution from oil and gas operations, if adopted, will be the tightest in the nation and lead to cleaner air across the state. The proposed regulations aim to reduce the amount of natural gas and methane leaking into the air at all stages of industry operations. If adopted as proposed, Colorado […]