What's New at CCIA The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation has launched the Cleantechhub.org microsite! The site went live to great acclaim while the Metro Denver EDC and State of Colorado promoted Colorado's wind energy expertise at Wind Power 2010. ***************** Check out the newly released "Planet Profit Report." The PPR, published by the Editors of CoBiz Magazine, provides a regional look at issues of sustainability, energy efficiency and cleantech.

COLORADO CLEANTECH FACTS: More than 300 cleantech companies are located in Colorado. Colorado is home to the nation's largest national laboratory devoted to renewable energy research and development. Colorado is among the top three states in cleantech venture capital investment. The University of Colorado at Boulder's clean technology competition is one of three in the country.

Cleantech Updates - Member driven, member written

We are pleased to provide articles and research developed by the CCIA Membership. Our members represent a wide variety of technologies and service categories and their support and dedication to Colorado's cleantech cluster is precisely why the state is a leader in the national and international cleantech industry.

Updated on February 2, 2012

Legal

On-Site Solar: Considerations for Property Owners
Photovoltaic (PV) solar-energy systems have come a long way from the bulky and frequently unreliable panels that sprouted on residential rooftops and commercial properties here and there. Solar PV systems have become much more commonplace and technologically reliable. Add to this the various public policy-based incentives and electric utility rebate and payment programs, and solar PV systems may now be an attractive option for property owners who are looking to offset the electricity they otherwise would have to purchase from their local electric utility. . - by Tom Dougherty, Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP

Is your project development team a green professional short?
Every component of environmental performance requires the careful assemblage of the project team for a green development, from site selection, design and construction to waste management, the calibration and commissioning of building systems, and even the education of the building users. Why, then, would green-project owners or users choose to formalize their relationships with one another or their contractors by utilizing counsel that cannot be conversant about the demands and requirements of a green project? - by Amy O'Donnell, Messner & Reeves, LLC

Accounting & Tax

Every Company is an Energy Company...and if it isn't, it will be soon

Many organizations have a poor understanding of their energy consumption and how to reduce it. "Every Company Is An Energy Company*" takes an in-depth look at how companies can build an energy strategy that is also focused on helping the company produce its own energy, and the consequent benefits of having an energy strategy in place.

2011 Global Energy Conference recap
The GEC is KPMG's premier event for financial executives in the energy industry. The event's day-and-a-half-long agenda is designed to examine, discuss, and debate the industry's top issues, including the impact of the global economy, regulatory changes, and energy policy. This year, the GEC's curriculum consisted of 14 sessions and more than 50 speakers and panelists.

International Accounting Convergence Will Affect Renewable Companies
Companies in emerging industries such as renewable energy probably believe they have enough to worry about without dealing with the convergence of U.S. and international accounting standards. However, as the financial system struggles to keep up with world events and technology, renewable firms need to keep up as well. More....

Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices
Since 2003, the Ernst and Young Energy and Environmental Infrastructure Advisory Team has been releasing quarterly data that ranks national renewable energy markets, and their suitability for individual technologies. The Country Attractiveness Indices now track the relative attractiveness of 30 countries' renewable energy markets across a selection of technologies each quarter.

Renewables Deals, 2012 Outlook and 2011 Review

2011 review...Falling solar costs are coming from technology advances
and economies of scale as well as competition. They are spurring growth, as solar photovoltaic (PV) generation becomes more economic and closer to grid parity in some conditions. 2012 view....With growth, the sector is undergoing a period of shake-out and consolidation. It is not just US and European manufacturers who are experiencing growing pains. Some Chinese manufacturers face heavy debt and are coming under competitive strain. There is significant overcapacity in China. The result is likely to be a succession of tie-ups within and between the main manufacturing territories of the US, Germany and China leading to a smaller number of big global players. More....

Real Estate Development

PACE Financing
The passage of Colorado House Bill 08-1350, Concerning the Facilitation of the Financing of Renewable Energy, has brought Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing to the entire state of Colorado.

Research and Consulting

State of Clean Energy, Top 10 Predictions for 2010, Growth Areas for Colorado
Rick Nicholson of IDC ENergy Insights provided the attached presentation to a packed house at CAMT's Executive ACE Exchange on March 30, 2011. The program convened over 170 government, university and private industry partners to expand the discussion around Colorado's existing strengths in aerospace and clean energy.

Benefits and HR Solutions

Driving Balanced Progress for Profits, People and theEnvironment
TriNet for Cleantech delivers specialized Human Capital services and technology that enable cleantech companies to reinforce responsible behavior across their organization and to streamline compliance processes.