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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) has selected Cleantech Open and BRITE Energy Innovators as the recipients of its inaugural Channel Partner Strategic Awards. The program, developed in collaboration between Shell GameChanger and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, aims to prioritize ecosystem building in communities and…more
Vladan Stevanovic has been named faculty lead for the Mines/NREL Nexus, a strategic partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Stevanovic, an associate professor of metallurgical and materials engineering, has been part of the Mines faculty since 2015. With a multidisciplinary background in materials…more
A new ranking has highlighted advertising agencies in Jefferson County, focusing on their employee numbers. The list is based on the most recently available employee data, including figures from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Form 5500 and LinkedIn profiles. Leading the list is Sales Partnerships Inc., a B2B field sales and marketing outsourcing firm based…more
Steven R. Spurgeon, a materials data scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, has been awarded the Microscopy Society of America’s (MSA’s) Burton Medal. The Burton Medal is the organization’s highest honor for early-career scientists in the field of microscopy and microanalysis, awarded annually to a researcher under the age of 40.…more