Locate your business in North America's Cleantech Hub

Cleantech companies flourish at 5,280 feet because we have the innovation, the human and natural resources, and the progressive energy policy to support them. From creating demand through an aggressive Renewable Energy Standard to expanding the infrastructure to reach global markets, Colorado pours its energy into the cleantech industry.

Our cleantech sector has grown by double digits, with more than 1,500 clean-energy companies in the state. In the past two years, more than 20 solar and wind companies have announced they would either expand or relocate to Colorado. They include industry leaders such as Vestas, which located its first North American manufacturing plants here, and SMA Solar Technology, the world's largest manufacturer of solar inverters. Download the complete Colorado Cleantech Cluster Study to learn more.

Make a clean start

There's no better place to establish your cleantech company than Colorado. Our sun and wind are powerful and dependable—so are our state's policies supporting cleantech development. Geographically and strategically, our location is ideal for companies serving the growing market for cleantech.

A cleantech policy leader

Colorado is a national leader in creating demand for clean energy. In 2010, Governor Bill Ritter signed into law the nation's second-highest Renewable Energy Standard mandating that a minimum 30 percent of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

A strategic geographic hub

Colorado is located in the nation's wind tunnel and has more than 300 days of sunshine a year. A national rail infrastructure and one of the world's busiest and most modern airports give companies ready access to national and international customers.

Where great minds gravitate

Sun and wind aren't the only resources you can rely on here. Companies also have access to brainpower from leading research institutions, as well as an abundant supply of cleantech talent.

A hub for research and innovation

Colorado is home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy's primary lab for renewable energy research and development, as well as leading research universities.

A talent and workforce hub

Here, you can tap the energy of a highly educated and skilled cleantech workforce. Colorado has the nation's second-highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's or higher degree.