Renewable Energy Park Near Golden Faces Uncertain Future
Colorado had envisioned a renewable energy park near Golden, but neighbors are concerned about a potential apartment complex being built instead.
State officials are currently evaluating proposals from developers for the apartment complex on the 9.3-acre, state-owned parcel of land.
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was how Gov. Jared Polis described the potential of the Global Energy Park in his 2021 announcement, but the site remains vacant four years later.
- The site is located near the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab.
- Neighbors, such as Adrian Waller from the Pleasant View neighborhood, are opposed to the potential apartment complex.
The state's consideration of the apartment complex has dimmed the hopes for the Global Energy Park.
Author's summary: Colorado's renewable energy park faces uncertainty.