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CRES and its local chapters provide education, policy advocacy, and community engagement to accelerate Colorado toward a 100% renewable energy future.
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Kick off 2026 with these upcoming #renewableenergy events in #Colorado!

Read our January newsletter for recent news, announcements, and more.

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Starting soon: stand up for #renewableenergy and science at our town hall and Speaker Series event at 7 PM in Golden, Colorado (or tune in online)!

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Stand up for Renewable Energy and Science (Hybrid Event), Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
The Trump administration's assault against renewable energy and climate research has escalated again, affecting renewable energy research at several Colorado-based institut
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January 16, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The Fort Collins chapter of Building Science and Beer kicks off its 2026 programming later this month at Purpose Brewing!

Meet up with a group of building experts and enthusiasts in #fortcollins.

Learn more and view the full 2026 calendar:
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January 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM
This month's Climate CitiSuns Newsletter is out!

Learn more about why electricity costs have been increasing recently.

Thanks to New Energy Colorado for publishing.

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Climate CitiSuns Newsletter
Email from New Energy Colorado Why are Electricity Prices Zooming Up? January 2026 Greetings, We send our wishes for a happy 2026, with hopes that if we work together, we can overcome some of the stee
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January 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The COSSA January Happy Hour is next Tuesday from 5-7 PM at Improper City in #Denver!

Come connect with industry peers and kick off the new year together.
January 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Join us next week for our Speaker Series event with Allison Weis, looking at why #batterystorage is so important for #renewableenergy. www.meetup.com/j-cres/event...
Why Battery Storage is Key for Renewable Energy, Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
**In-person** **and live streaming (link will appear here)** Battery energy storage is *the* key for making the renewable energy transition a reality. Consequently, this in
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January 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Kick off 2026 with these upcoming #renewableenergy events in #Colorado!

Read our January newsletter for recent news, announcements, and more.

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January 14, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Join Colorado Green Building Guild for its 2026 Annual Meeting tonight from 6-8 PM in Downtown Boulder!

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CGBG's 2026 Annual Meeting
Join us for CGBG's 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members on January 14, 2026. We'll take a look back at 2025 and share our plans for 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
We have a very important town hall and a panel of speakers scheduled for this Thursday at 7 PM to rally in support of the Colorado research institutions affected by recent decisions by the current administration.

Join us in Golden or tune in online!

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Stand up for Renewable Energy and Science (Hybrid Event), Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
The Trump administration's assault against renewable energy and climate research has escalated again, affecting renewable energy research at several Colorado-based institut
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January 12, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Don't miss an important Empower Hour tomorrow at 6 PM MST hosted by Empower Our Future.

Hear from expert panelists from PSR Colorado, GreenLatinos, and CRES, and learn how you can add your voice to the feedback the PUC receives at a virtual hearing on 1/20/26!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Empower Hour: 1/13/26 Xcel Gas Infrastructure Plan - Protecting Climate, Health & Equity from More Gas Pipelines. After registering, you will receive a conf...
The Gas Infrastructure Plan (GIP) proposal submitted by Xcel Energy’s Public Service Co. to Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission appears destined to miss 2030 Clean Heat targets because it defaults ...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Starting soon: Don't miss Mike Nelson's presentation on the Electric SuperGrid at tonight's Salon duc Tape at 7 PM.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Salon duc Tape - The Electric SuperGrid. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Salon duc Tape - The Electric SuperGrid. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The ASES Grid Modernization & Storage Division is hosting a free webinar on C&I-Scale Battery Storage Systems later this month, on January 29th.

Learn more and check it out!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: C&I-Scale Battery Storage Systems: Fundamentals & Case Studies. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar will be hosted by the ASES Grid Modernization & Storage Division. Learn more at ases.org/divisions. Speakers: Bill Guernsey, Chair of the ASES Grid Modernization & Storage Division Sart...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is hosting another screening of Save the Farm, Save the Future at Limelight Denver on Saturday, 1/24.

There will be a panel discussion with the filmmaker Chad Weber and Byron Kominek of Jack’s Solar Garden after the showing.

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Save the Farm, Save the Future at Limelight Denver
Documentary Showing and Discussion Panel
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January 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Passive House Rocky Mountains has its January meeting next Thursday at 12!

Tune in to hear from Mark Attard of POINT6 as he presents "From Code to PH Standard: A Denver Home Changes Route,' looking at a Denver home that was re-routed toward Passive House standards.

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January 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Calling all Colorado Builders, Architects, Code Officials, and Trades People!

The Colorado Home Building Summit - EAST is returning for its second year on January 27-28th in #Denver, hosted by BUILDTank inc. and BS and Beer Denver Metro!

Grab your tickets:
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January 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Check out this free Tech Talk on the state of the EV charging industry hosted by Drive Clean Colorado next Thursday, January 15, from 12-1 PM MST!

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January 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Later this month, on January 27th, join our Northern Colorado chapter and our friends at Horse & Dragon Brewing Company LLC to celebrate their new solar PV system!

Learn more and RSVP: www.meetup.com/northern-col...
Brewing Sustainability at Horse & Dragon Brewing, Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Join us and our friends at Horse & Dragon Brewing to celebrate their new solar PV system that will help power their operations and further their efforts to run a sustainabl
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January 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Salon duc Tape, a public forum sponsored by the Northern Colorado Alliance for a Livable Future (NCALF), is this Friday from 7-9 PM!

Former Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson joins to describe the electric supergrid!

Register for the event here:

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Salon duc Tape – The Electric SuperGrid
Can the U.S. consume substantially more electricity than it does today without exacerbating the climate crisis? The United States is facing an energy crisis!  The growth in the need for elect…
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January 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Next Thursday, join CRES for a Town Hall event with a panel of knowledgeable presenters to rally in support of Colorado-based research institutions affected by the current administration's ongoing assault against renewable energy and climate science.

www.meetup.com/boulder-area...
Stand up for Renewable Energy and Science (Hybrid Event), Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
The Trump administration's assault against renewable energy and climate research has escalated again, affecting renewable energy research at several Colorado-based institut
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January 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Don't miss Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA)'s January Happy Hour later this month at Improper City in #Denver!

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January 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Our holiday party with COSSA starts soon! Join us at Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse in Denver for an evening of networking and celebrations!

See you there from 6:30 - 8:30 PM! www.meetup.com/metro-denver...
CRES & COSSA Holiday Party, Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
CRES is teaming up with our friends at the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) to ring in the Holidays at Odell Brewing's Five Points Brewhouse in Denver hosted
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December 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Check out the 2025 CRES Year in Review and get a sneak peek of what's planned for 2026!

Thank you to everyone who supported CRES and renewable energy this year. We can't wait to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with you all next year!

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Your CRES End of Year Review
Celebrate renewable energy wins with CRES and get a sneak peek of what we have planned for 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Also starting soon: Don't miss this month's Empower Hour with Dr. Ron Sinton at 6 PM.

Learn about Xcel's latest Time of Use rates and how YOU can accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in Colorado.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Empower Hour: How YOU can accelerate the adoption of renewable energy!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Understanding Xcel's latest Time of Use rates makes it possible for individuals who shift their biggest power loads and usage to times of high renewables, thereby helping to cultivate future renewables! It might also save you some money. Learn practical tips for optimizing your power from Dr. Ron Sinton on 12/16/25!
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join Passive House Rocky Mountains TOMORROW at noon MT for their Community Input Meeting.

Come prepared to discuss the future, mission, and goals of PHRM!

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December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The final BS& Beer Denver Metro chapter event of 2025 and Holiday get-together is tomorrow at Tradecraft Industries (6145 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, United States) from 5-8 PM!

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December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM