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Denver-Aurora-Lakewood third nationally in construction job losses
The Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area had the third-largest decline in construction employment from June 2023 to June 2024 out of 358 metro areas nationally, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America released Tuesday. The only areas with bigger declines were New York City and Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington. “The harder...
Ameresco Celebrates the Completion of Construction of Colorado’s Largest Distributed Battery Energy Storage System
On July 29, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the construction of Ameresco, Inc.‘s multiple Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in collaboration with United Power, Inc., an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range. The event took place at United Power’s Bromley Substation located in Brighton. These battery energy storage systems underscore significant advancements in utility infrastructure, enhancing both resiliency and energy security as the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future. Together, they also represent the largest wholly-owned BESS asset portfolio in Ameresco’s history.
Colorado Theatre Guild Spreads the Wealth: All the 2024 Henry Award Winners
The eighteenth annual Henry Awards, held on July 29 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, was more than just an awards ceremony — it was "one big party," as described by Colorado Theatre Guild (CTG) president Betty Hart during the lively after-party. Appropriately themed "Celebrating Our Connection," the evening was a vibrant celebration of the state's diverse and talented theater community, bringing together artists from all over Colorado to honor excellence in performing arts.
Houska Automotive Employee Forest Lathrop to Compete for Team USA
Forest Lathrop, a shop foreman, lead tech, and manager at Houska Automotive, has been selected to represent the USA Shooting Team in the International Practical Shooting Confederation’s Rifle World Shoot in Oulu, Finland from August 4 – 9, 2024. Originally from Hammond, Louisiana, Lathrop came to Colorado in 2004 and moved to Cheyenne in 2019. He has worked with Houska for 11 years, and “we are lucky to have him as part of our team,” said Houska Automotive Parts Manager Jennifer Houska.
Durango mountain bikers place 7th and 13th in Paris 2024 Olympics men’s ride
ELANCOURT, France – As defending champion Thomas Pidcock of Great Britain churned up the Olympic men’s mountain biking course at Elancourt Hill in France, riding like a madman to get back into the lead, he didn’t have the devil behind him. It was Durango’s Riley Amos.
Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’
I remember when the movie Twister came out when I was a kid. I loved that movie; the action made me want to become a stormchaser. Nearly three decades later, we finally got a sequel. Technology advances over the past decade have not only advanced movies but also how we look at and study weather.
Ameresco and United Power Celebrate Completing Construction of Colorado’s Largest Distributed Battery Energy Storage System to Enhance Resiliency and Energy Security
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BRIGHTON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2024-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the successful completion of construction of multiple Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in collaboration with United Power, Inc., an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range. These battery energy storage systems underscore significant advancements in utility infrastructure, enhancing both resiliency and energy security as the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future. Together they also represent the largest wholly owned BESS asset portfolio in Ameresco’s history. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729140150/en/ United Power and Ameresco celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony at United Power’s Bromley Substation located in Brighton, CO. (Photo: Business Wire)
Purgatory Carve Wars Chainsaw Art Competition Aug. 2-4
DURANGO — Purgatory Resort announces the return of the Carve Wars chainsaw art competition, Aug. 2-4. This family-friendly event is free and will be held in the Village Plaza base area at Purgatory Resort. Carve Wars is a chainsaw art competition featuring the world’s best chainsaw artists as they...
Big Changes for Montrose, Colorado Passengers Flying Southwest
If you have to fly in or out of Western Colorado regularly, chances are you have compared prices between Grand Junction Regional Airport and Montrose Regional Airport. As someone who uses both airports a couple of times a year, my ears perked up when I heard Southwest Airlines was planning some major changes for 2025 that will affect passengers like me to fly out of Montrose, Colorado.
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