Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden have found that improving module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity can help lower costs for metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules. The study suggests that each cost lever can play a similar role, depending on a manufacturer’s ability to scale up…more
Lakewood-based KRTL Holding Group Inc. (OTC: KRTL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, KRTL Biotech Inc., has acquired a 55% majority equity stake in Skidmore Companies LLC, now operating as Nutrivance Global. This acquisition aims to expand KRTL’s distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through Nutrivance Global’s established government and private networks. A strategic aspect…more
Pioneer Energy Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for four awards totaling $27 million. Three awards focus on advancing the company’s Emission Control Treater (ECT), a near-zero emissions well pad production technology for oil production that can increase crude yield by 5-10%. The ECT is a closed system designed to process…more
Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer based in Lakewood, is set to open its latest store in Brownsville, Texas, on Jan. 22. This location, at 515 Morrison Road, will be Natural Grocers’ 24th store in Texas. Community members are invited to celebrate the grand opening with special events including giveaways, discounts and…more
Golden-based AbsenceSoft has released its 2025 Leave of Absence and Workplace Accommodations Report, revealing a continued rise in leave and accommodation requests. The report is based on a survey of 1,200 HR and people ops leaders, as well as 1,200 employees who recently requested a leave or accommodation. Nearly 60% of HR teams reported year-over-year…more
Lakewood-based Natural Grocers is expanding its private-label line of household cleaning products with six new items. These products are vegan, cruelty free and made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates and synthetic fragrances. The new selections feature containers made from sustainable sugar cane. Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, said, “At Natural Grocers, we…more
SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS), has extended and modified its commercial alliance agreement with Partner Colorado Credit Union (“PCCU”) for four years. The modification eliminates the $1.2 million indemnity liability reported on the balance sheet as of Sept. 30, 2024, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Additionally, Golden-based Safe Harbor will no longer…more
Leslie Lamberson, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Scott Strong, teaching professor of applied mathematics and statistics, have been awarded the Ben L. Fryrear Endowed Chair for Innovation and Excellence at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Endowed by Mines alum Ben Fryrear ’62 in 2017, the chair recognizes and supports highly accomplished Mines faculty…more
The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines in Golden has appointed Richard Luarkie as the director of the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty Initiative. Established in 2024, the initiative aims to support tribal communities and serve as a leader in discussions on critical mineral and energy development in the western…more
Lifeloc Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:LCTC) has closed a $750,000 financing transaction through a subordinated debenture agreement with Diamond Bridge Capital LP. The financing includes a warrant granting Diamond Bridge Capital the right to purchase up to 62,500 shares of Wheat Ridge-based Lifeloc’s common stock at a strike price of $4.50 per share. The subordinated debenture…more
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has released its 2024 Standard Scenarios, celebrating its 10th annual edition. This analysis models least-cost electricity futures for the United States, reflecting ongoing modernization of U.S. electricity systems aimed at reducing energy costs and enhancing reliability. The Standard Scenarios provide forward-looking insights into the U.S. power sector…more
Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) has extended its technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to provide precise positioning solutions for automated vehicles, including automobiles and heavy trucks. The integration of Westminster-based Trimble’s precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPoint Go, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 aims to deliver positioning accuracy within 10 centimeters. Vehicles using…more