In 2024, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) completed the full deployment of Kestrel, a new high-performance computing system from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This supercomputer delivers approximately 56 petaflops of computing power, designed to advance energy research with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning....
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has welcomed 30 local participants from 25 states, territories and Tribes to its new Energy to Communities (E2C) peer-learning cohorts, focusing on electricity load growth and utility engagement. These cohorts, managed on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), aim to address the pressing challenges of...
Inszone Insurance Services has expanded its presence in Colorado with the acquisition of Denver West Insurance Brokers, an independent agency based in Golden. Founded in 2003 by Tina Kiel, Denver West Insurance Brokers has developed a reputation for providing personalized insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. Tina Kiel chose to partner with Inszone...
Shirley Septic Pumping LLC has reported that it will become part of South Platte Services and its family of companies. Owners Doug and Nora Atkinson have owned Pine-based Shirley Septic since 2022, when they purchased it from the Shirley Family, long-term residents of the area, who continue to operate their residential trash services company, SSP...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has chosen 19 leaders for its 2025 Executive Energy Leadership program, known as Energy Execs. This initiative aims to educate decision-makers from various sectors, including government and nonprofit organizations, on effective energy practices for their communities. The four-month program intends to enhance the participants’ understanding...
Aventia, a Lakewood-based platform providing environmental service solutions, has acquired Habitat Management Inc. (HMI), a firm specializing in natural resource management and ecological consulting. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Englewood, Colo., HMI has decades of field experience and project management expertise, focusing on environmental projects, land reclamation, permitting and...
Midwest Plumbing Co. LLC has reported the opening of a second office in Lakewood. The company states that the new location is intended to enhance service coverage across the Denver metropolitan area. Established in 2021 by James Stanley, Midwest Plumbing is based in Westminster and provides residential and commercial plumbing services. The company highlights its...
Beacon Communications LLC, a Littleton provider of critical communications and life safety systems, has acquired All State Communications, a Minnesota-based company known for its advanced technology solutions. This acquisition enhances Beacon’s presence in the Upper Midwest and reaffirms its commitment to serving clients in the health care, government, education and commercial sectors. Brad Walsh, CEO...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden held its 30th Annual Industry Growth Forum (IGF), celebrating a milestone with record attendance surpassing 1,000 participants. “Thank you all for being here for this milestone anniversary,” NREL Director Martin Keller said during his welcoming remarks. “For 30 years, this forum has brought...
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – April 29, 2025 – growth[period], a global provider of business development and advisory services, and Coalfire, a cybersecurity compliance leader in FedRAMP, CMMC, and GovRamp, have announced a collaboration aimed at supporting clients in the Public Sector. This partnership introduces growth[Ramp], a new practice designed to assist clients with public sector...
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) has announced the recipients of $750,000 in pilot funding as part of its inaugural Scalable Tech Track. Funded by Wells Fargo & Co. and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, the program aims to address demand-side barriers to energy technology adoption...
KRTL Holding Group Inc. has acquired Neurogen Brain Balancing LLC, a California-based neurotechnology company. Known for its advanced brain balancing therapies and personalized cognitive optimization systems, Neurogen will now operate as a subsidiary of Lakewood-based KRTL Holding. This acquisition expands KRTL’s footprint in the mental wellness sector and strengthens its position at the convergence of...