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The economic impact of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) surpassed $1.9 billion nationwide in fiscal year 2023, according to a study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. Every state experienced direct or indirect effects from NREL’s spending, with Colorado seeing the highest impact due to…more

CPA Ontario has prosecuted BF Borgers CPA PC and Ben Borgers, of Lakewood for offenses under the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Act, 2017, and the Public Accounting Act, 2004. The firm and Borgers pleaded guilty to conducting public accounting work in Ontario, Canada, including performing an audit of a reporting issuer, without the required…more

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden have created a new type of wind turbine blade made from biomass-based resin that can be chemically recycled, offering a solution to the current practice of disposing of old blades in landfills. The findings were published in the journal Science. The…more

Carbon America’s cryogenic carbon capture technology, FrostCC, has successfully completed 1,000 hours of testing at the National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) in Wilsonville, Ala. Carbon America is an Arvada-based carbon capture and storage developer, owner and operator focused on capturing and storing carbon dioxide. “The prospects of this breakthrough technology inspired Carbon America’s founding and…more

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are examining how to scale, deploy, and design future perovskite solar panels to be easily recyclable. The potential of perovskite solar panels to play a significant role in global decarbonization efforts prompts an early focus on design for sustainability, according to Joey Luther,…more

Golden-based Truleum, Inc. has shared updates regarding changes to its auditing firm and progress on its S-1 registration statement. The company’s previous auditing firm, BF Borgers CPA PC, was the subject of an SEC Enforcement action on May 3, 2024, consequently barring Borgers from practicing as an accountant or auditor before the SEC. Although this…more

A research project spearheaded by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has achieved major advancements that could usher in an array of previously unenvisioned optoelectronic devices. Scientists at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have achieved significant breakthroughs in optoelectronic technology, potentially revolutionizing the field. Their…more

Emporia Corp., a Littleton firm that specializes in home energy management solutions, is embarking on a partnership with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. This alliance aims to stimulate progress in the home energy management industry, with Honda extending a strategic investment into Emporia. The companies have sealed a master collaboration joint development agreement in North America.…more

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the audit firm BF Borgers CPA PC, based in Lakewood, and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers, for systemic violations of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. The SEC alleges this occurred for over 1,500 filings from January 2021 through June 2023. In addition to non-compliance, the…more

On April 23, 2024, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling announced its plans to expand services to include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Already a leading home service provider in the greater Denver metropolitan area, the company is set for significant growth. Co-owner of High 5, Levi Torres, stated how this move comes in…more