May 2025 | 2️⃣1️⃣ Climate Events across Colorado
Monthly climate events, jobs, and news in the Colorado front range
There’s a lot going on in Colorado, and it shouldn’t be a secret! It’s not the biggest tech scene, but Colorado’s unique mix of research, policy, companies, mountains, and people work together to make it a major climate hub. This newsletter is an independent roundup of community-submitted climate events in the Colorado Front Range area and is not associated with any specific company or group.
Flowers aren’t the only thing blossoming this month. With 7️⃣ meetups and many more events, the climate community is ready to grow. It’s a great time to bring your friends or new grads thinking curious about climate. As we continue our search for in-person events, we’ve also included a few opportunities to visit real farms, get outside for the warm weather, and learn about sustainable agriculture.
Events This Month
🚜 Solar on Farmland - Garfield County Roadshow: May 1, Thu
🤝 CGBN Sprouting Sustainability Solutions Networking: May 1, Thu
🔌 EV Charging Meet-Up : May 2, Fri
🌻 Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden: May 3, Sat
👷♂️ Colorado Hard Hat Tour: EcoCocon Factory House: May 3, Sat
🏗️ Fort Collins journey to build Zero Carbon New Buildings: May 6, Tue
🍽️ Colorado's Energy Future 2025 Lunch: May 8, Thu
🌲 CO-WY Resiliency Fair: May 8, Thu
👀 WRISE CO Renewable Energy: Where are the jobs?: May 8, Thu
👩🍳 All-Electric Cooking Tech Demos: May 9, Fri
🏦 Carbon Finance Bootcamp : May 12, Mon
🍻 COSSA Happy Hour: May 13, Tue
🏔️ Mile High Climate Club: May 14, Wed (date TBC)
🍻 Solardarity: May 15, Thu (date TBC)
🔥 Decarbonizing Heating in Manufacturing (and other Medium-Temperature Applications): May 15, Thu
🌻 Harvesting Home 2025: May 17, Sat
👩🌾 Spring Forage and Herb Walk with Catherine Hunziker: May 18, Sun
🍻 BS& Beer Denver Metro: May 20, Tue
🍻 Boulder Climate Happy Hour: May 21, Wed
👩🌾 Regenerative Farm Tour and Farmer AMA: May 24, Sat
🌻 Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden: May 31, Sat
Read on for more details about this month’s upcoming events.
Sneak Peak at the Following Month
🔁🌻 Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden: Jun 14, Sat
🔁🍻 BS& Beer Denver Metro: Jun 17, Tue
🔁🍻 Boulder Climate Happy Hour: Jun 18, Wed
🔁🍻 Solardarity: Date TBD
🔁🏔️ Mile High Climate Club: Date TBD
🔮 SEIP 2025 Environmental Insurance Conference: Navigating Our Resilience: Jun 25, Wed
🔁🌻 Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden: Jun 28, Sat
There will be more! These are just a few that I know about if you like to plan ahead.
Climate News in CO
Colorado is getting geothermal heat pumps. This partnership between Dandelion and Lennar promises 1,500 new builds in Littleton will contain geothermal heat pumps, enabling the houses to be all-electric and save costs on extending gas infrastructure, home design, and HVAC operation. How big is this? Dandelion has retrofitted ~1,000 homes, meaning this will more than double their install base, enter geothermal into the new-build industry, and test the economics of residential geothermal in Colorado.
Job Openings in CO
🤝 Looking to connect with professionals working in climate?
#OpenDoorClimate runs a directory of climate professionals willing to chat with green jobseekers and maintains a great list of resources for job seekers.
🔍 Looking for a climate tech job?
Our friends at ClimateTechList have created a live Colorado-specific job openings tracker.
⛰️ Check out the Colorado list! 🏔️
There were 120+ Colorado postings in April 2025. 🎢50% compared to MarEvent Details
Solar on Farmland - Garfield County Roadshow
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍WHERE: Morgridge Commons, 815 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601,
The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is hosting a “Solar on Farmland” seminar in Glenwood Springs—a chance for local farmers, landowners, policymakers, and community members to learn how solar energy can work with agriculture, not against it. As solar energy expands across Colorado, many rural communities are asking: What does this mean for farmland? This seminar is designed to answer that question—and empower attendees with real solutions.
Rooted in Collaboration: Sprouting Sustainability Solutions Networking
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍WHERE: Mountain Crust Denver Venue, Denver, CO
All Colorado businesses and organizations are invited to join us for Colorado Green Business Network’s (CGBN) Rooted in Collaboration: Sprouting Sustainability Solutions—an interactive networking event designed to connect, inspire, and empower sustainability-minded professionals. Through speed networking, roundtable discussions, and open collaboration, you’ll have the chance to share insights, tackle sustainability challenges, and explore partnerships that drive meaningful operational improvements.
EV Charging Meet-Up
🕔 WHEN: Friday, May 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍WHERE: IECRM | Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain, Northglenn, CO
Join Drive Clean Colorado (DCC) and the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) for our EV Charging Meet-up, an opportunity for our members and partners to connect with experts in the charging space to get an in-depth review of what we know & what’s coming next. Come out to Northglenn to meet charging experts learn about topics such as procurement, grants, regulatory policy, future-proofing infrastructure, maintenance and repairs, installation best practices, and pricing & rate structures.
Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden
🕔 WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
📍WHERE: Jack's Solar Garden, Longmont, CO
Join a guide from the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center on an interpretive tour of Jack's Solar Garden, the premier agrivoltaic research site in the nation. During this family friendly tour, attendees will be introduced to agrivoltaics, the combination of solar and agriculture, and learn about its potential benefits to farmers, biodiversity and local communities. Attendees will walk among solar panels and observe different plots dedicated to agrivoltaic research. When you leave we hope you have an understanding of the benefits of agrivoltaics and become an advocate for agrivoltaic practices.
Colorado Hard Hat Tour: EcoCocon Factory House
🕔 WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
📍WHERE: See event page for details,
Join the CGBG FoCo Chapter for an exclusive tour of the stunning EcoCocon Factory Pressed Straw, Off-Grid Passive House, designed by Andrew Michler and built by Old Town Design Build!
Fort Collins journey to build Zero Carbon New Buildings
🕔 WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍WHERE: Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO
Join us tonight with Brad Smith from the Energy Services team at Fort Collins Utilities who will discuss a pathway to high performing buildings. Born out of the community’s desire that “Everyone lives and works in healthy, energy and water efficient buildings which transition to become emissions free” is the development of a Performance Code Path to Zero Carbon New Construction by 2030.
Colorado's Energy Future 2025 Lunch
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
📍WHERE: Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House, Denver, CO
The Centennial state is home to an abundance of renewable and fossil fuel energy resources, and Denver has a legacy of hosting companies able to develop them. As a result, the energy transition plays out here first, often dramatically. Panelists will include leaders connected to billions of dollars’ worth of energy production and infrastructure, investments that generate thousands of jobs and critical tax revenue in addition to the electricity and fuel we all use. MODERATOR: Greg Avery, managing editor, Denver Business Journal
CO-WY Resiliency Fair
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
📍WHERE: The Alliance Center, Denver, CO
Hosted by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) CO/WY Chapter, the Resiliency Fair is a dynamic event focused on sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilient design in landscape architecture. Bringing together professionals, educators, and industry leaders, the fair features engaging discussions, and networking opportunities that explore innovative solutions for creating more resilient communities and landscapes. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, emerging trends, and actionable strategies to integrate resilience into their work. Join us as we INSPIRE.INNOVATE.EDUCATE.
WRISE CO Renewable Energy: Where are the jobs?
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍WHERE: University of Denver Burwell Center, Denver, CO
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the diverse career opportunities in the renewable energy industry. Hear from experts across various sectors as they share insights on job trends, skills in demand, and pathways into the field. The event will conclude with light refreshments and a networking session—an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals and peers.
All-Electric Cooking Tech Demos
🕔 WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍WHERE: Elevation Reps of the Rockies, Denver, CO
Hey, chefs, food service operators, hospitality workers, and culinary students! Join us for a demonstration of all-electric cooking technology. These demos will showcase: -Cutting-edge cooking technology -Cost-saving advantages of programmable electric cooking equipment -How electric appliances like induction stoves can elevate your culinary operations Each session will end with tasty food samples for you to enjoy! All sessions are free to attend.
Carbon Finance Bootcamp
🕔 WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍WHERE: CSU Spur, Denver, CO
The bootcamp is designed to up-skill a new generation of climate and sustainability leaders. Participants include land managers, investors, industry professionals, government officials, consultants, and other stakeholders interested in gaining of-the-moment knowledge on the complex landscape of carbon finance and carbon management. The in-person bootcamp welcomes participants for three days of learning, with an additional workshop on community engagement around carbon projects.
COSSA Happy Hour
🕔 WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍WHERE: Little Machine Beer, Denver, CO
We’re excited to continue Colorado Solar and Storage Associations's (COSSA) Monthly Happy Hour Series – your go-to event for networking, industry conversations, and great company! This month, join us for a special meet and greet with our new CEO, KC Becker, on Tuesday, May 13th at Little Machine Beer. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with KC and reconnect with the Colorado solar and storage community.
Mile High Climate Club
🕔 WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (exact date TBC)
📍WHERE: INDUSTRY RiNo Station, Denver, CO
Mile High Climate Club is a monthly meetup to connect with climate leaders, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of energy and sustainability in Colorado and beyond.
Solardarity
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (exact date TBC)
📍WHERE: 14er Brewing Denver, Denver, CO
Solardarity is a happy hour for the commercial, community, and utility-scale solar industry. In 2019, Pivot Energy created the event in Denver as a way to connect and network without any agenda. At Solardarity there are no speeches, presentations, or sales pitches -- just great people. Join us as we strengthen the commercial and utility solar community and ride the "solar coaster" together at our next event.
Decarbonizing Heating in Manufacturing and Medium-Temperature Applications
🕔 WHEN: Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍WHERE: Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse, Denver, CO
Join us as we welcome Blair Willcox, head of CurrentTech Energy, a thermal decarbonization consulting firm. This talk will attempt to bring some light to this sector and cover some ways to decarbonize and electrify these heating systems and where they can be cost-competitive with natural gas, including new technologies such as industrial heat pumps and electric-thermal energy storage systems, as well as dual-fuel systems that can use electricity when renewable electricity is prevalent.
Harvesting Home 2025
🕔 WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍WHERE: Jack's Solar Garden, Longmont, CO
Come meet the local farms and producers that are Boulder County's food system, and learn how to get involved with these organizations through volunteer days, purchasing CSA shares or supporting local farm stands, and more! Speak to local and state policy advocates and learn about how to support these initiatives as Boulder County and Colorado residents. Discuss clean energy, energy efficiency programs, and nature-based climate solutions with local organizations and governments. Take a tour of Jack's Solar Garden and learn about the role of technology in thriving food systems, and hear about ways you can implement energy efficiencies in your own home.
Spring Forage and Herb Walk with Catherine Hunziker
🕔 WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍WHERE: Herbiculture Hub Farm, Louisville, CO
Interested in the potential of nature based climate solutions and how growing herbal medicines can sequester carbon and help struggling farmers? Join us on Sunday May 18th from 10 to 12 for a herb walk and foraging class at the Herbiculture Hub Farm! We will look at the medicinal demonstration garden as well as take a walk around the whole farm to see the wild medicinals and edibles in several different microclimates. We will discuss herbs that do well in our climate and learn how to use them for almost any assignment. You will also learn how to fast track your plant learning journey with some basic identification tools and how to categorize major plant families.
BS& Beer Denver Metro
🕔 WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍WHERE: Tradecraft Industries, Denver, CO
5:00-6:30 Networking, food and drink 6:30-8:00 Presentation $10 cash or ZELLE for two beers and all the pizza you can eat
Boulder Climate Happy Hour
🕔 WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍WHERE: Rayback Collective, Boulder, CO
Boulder is full of interesting people working on solutions to the climate crisis. We aim to bring people with diverse backgrounds together to share ideas, connect, and learn from one another.
Regenerative Farm Tour and Farmer AMA
🕔 WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍WHERE: Friends Farm, Lafayette, CO
Interested in Regenerative Farming? 🌱 Join us for an insider tour of Friends Farm, a two-acre biodynamic vegetable and herb farm at Nyland Cohousing! Whether you’re curious about the realities of regenerative farming or looking to get hands-on experience, this is your chance to dive deep into the nitty gritty of working with our climate and food system.
Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden
🕔 WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
📍WHERE: Jack's Solar Garden, Longmont, CO
Join a guide from the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center on an interpretive tour of Jack's Solar Garden, the premier agrivoltaic research site in the nation. During this family friendly tour, attendees will be introduced to agrivoltaics, the combination of solar and agriculture, and learn about its potential benefits to farmers, biodiversity and local communities. Attendees will walk among solar panels and observe different plots dedicated to agrivoltaic research. When you leave we hope you have an understanding of the benefits of agrivoltaics and become an advocate for agrivoltaic practices.
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William Greenbohl