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Colorado now generates 44% of its electricity from renewable sources, more than doubling its clean energy output since 2016. The mountain state ranks sixth nationally for wind power and tenth for battery storage, proving clean energy works at scale.
A Colorado energy provider just powered an entire month on nothing but renewable energy for the first time ever. Holy Cross Energy's milestone puts them on track to reach 100% clean power year-round by 2030.
For the first time ever, Colorado powered over half its electricity grid with renewable energy in early 2026. The Rocky Mountain state is now halfway to its goal of 100% clean electricity by 2050.
Colorado now gets 44% of its electricity from renewable sources, more than double the 19% it produced a decade ago. Solar power alone has jumped eightfold since 2016.
For the first time ever, more than half of Colorado's electricity came from wind, solar, and hydro power in early 2026. The state just set another record with renewables reaching 56.1% in the second quarter.
A Colorado power cooperative delivered 100% renewable energy to 45,000 members this March, proving clean energy goals are still advancing despite national policy shifts. Holy Cross Energy is now averaging 92% clean power in 2026 and remains on track to hit its 100% renewable target by 2030.
Colorado just wrapped up a legislative session that passed four major bills to speed up renewable energy, improve the power grid, and pave the way for next-generation geothermal projects. While some bills didn't make it through, the state is proving it's serious about clean energy and climate action.
India's second-largest renewable energy company just commissioned its biggest annual expansion ever, adding enough clean power for millions of homes. ReNew Energy's record 2.4 GW addition signals the country's clean energy transition is hitting full stride.
Colorado just signed a law that cleans up its tax code while expanding credits for renewable energy, wildfire protection, and local food access. The new law cuts wasteful exemptions to fund programs that help families and small businesses.
Colorado just blew past its renewable energy target on school lands, hitting 806 megawatts before the June 2026 deadline. The latest solar project will pump over $26 million into building schools while powering thousands of homes.
ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Black Hills Energy is building a massive battery storage system in Pueblo, Colorado that will capture excess wind energy and deliver it when families need it most. The 50-megawatt Tesla facility marks a dramatic turning point in how the state powers itself with clean energy.
America's renewable energy output reached a record 9.18 quadrillion Btu in 2025, nearly five times what it was in 1950. Wind, solar, and biofuels have surged more than 1,700% since 2000, fundamentally reshaping the nation's energy landscape.
El Paso County has grown from 509 clean energy workers in 2010 to 2,100 in 2024, with wages jumping to $85,138. The county is part of Colorado's Eastern Plains renewable energy boom that's transforming rural communities with good-paying jobs and billions in economic impact.
A high school football field in Aspen just became the proving ground for Colorado's clean energy future. Drillers successfully tapped into geothermal energy 1,000 feet underground, opening doors for schools and communities across the state.
America just broke its own energy production record for the fourth year in a row, with renewable energy, natural gas, and oil all reaching new highs in 2025. The milestone shows the nation is producing more power than ever while renewables keep climbing.
The world added a record-breaking 692 gigawatts of renewable energy last year, marking the biggest annual jump in clean power capacity ever recorded. Solar and wind power now account for nearly 97% of all new renewable installations, making energy systems more resilient against global crises.
Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.
Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.
A free interactive map now reveals how Germany's 871 local energy grids are powering the country's shift to clean energy. The tool shows that smaller grid operators are quietly leading one of Europe's biggest renewable transformations.
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