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May 18, 2018
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Letter from CCIA
Just this week, CCIA members and partners in the extended energy community received great news: Advanced Industries grant funding! CCIA is proud of our role in establishing and supporting Colorado's Advanced Industries Innovative Grant program and we appreciate OEDIT's support of our innovative early stage energy companies. Congratulations to Hygge Power (read more about them in our new member section below) and Nikola Power (check out their job opportunity, also further below), as well as Mining Cleantech Challenge winner Access Sensor Technologies , on securing this important early stage funding through AI Accelerator Grants . More good news came to many CCIA members in the form of AI Internship awards.

Sincerely,
The CCIA Team
CCIA Events
Energy Connections - Mitigating Disaster Risk
Late June
In 2018, our popular quarterly Energy Connections breakfast panel series is focusing on energy resilience and the new technologies that help or hinder energy production and distribution. In late June, we’ll be addressing ways to mitigate disaster risk.
Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge
September 6, 2018
The OGCC is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural gas industry evolves and faces challenging markets, it continues to invest in technologies that address methane mitigation, resource usage, water quality and operational risks.
CCIA's Blog
Our blog has seen new focus and energy in 2018, and we're proud to feature new member profiles, Energy Fellows Institute interviews, partner posts, Innovative Energy Review articles and more great content from, with and about our extended community. Check out some of the recent posts.
Policy Update
The 2018 Colorado legislative session is finished and CCIA can report great successes in our lobbying efforts. We helped to pass three bills that we actively supported, and all four of the bills we actively opposed were postponed indefinitely. We'll have a more detailed final policy report for our members soon.
Workforce Information
Job Opportunity - Contract Engineer, Energy Management Systems

Nikola Power is a Denver-based solar and energy storage startup. They are looking for a contractor with expertise on energy management systems with a focus on storage controls to complement our team of engineers. Read the job description for more information.
New Members
Big Blue Technologies
Big Blue Technologies is actively constructing the third largest primary magnesium metal production facility in North America, cutting energy consumption by 60% compared to the dominant incumbent process. Using technology licensed from the University of Colorado at Boulder, BBT aims to establish a domestic supply-side anchor for manufacturers to incorporate responsibly-produced raw magnesium in the production of beverage cans, automotive parts, and medical devices and implants.
Hygge Power
Hygge Power delivers smart power and real energy savings to homeowners. Hygge Power’s signature product, OPO, is an affordable home battery storage system that seamlessly powers electronics without interruption and is equipped with smart sensors and enhanced functionality that allow users to control their electricity through API integrations and smartphones. Hygge Power is based in Boulder, Colorado. 
Partner News & Events
UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS
New Materials for Additive Manufacturing - Metal Alloys and Composites
May 22, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Elementum 3D, Erie

Additive manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D printing) has grown over the last decade from a niche technology to a production process used across every industry. However, printing of metal-based components is challenging due to the limited selection of proven materials. The Elementum team has introduced 6 new materials to the metals additive market and anticipates releasing three new materials each year. Elementum's AM materials not only meet the properties of forged materials but also surpass them. Join us to learn more about Elementum 3D's facilities, research, and plans!

For more information about the event,  email the organizers, t he Rocky Mountain Section of the Materials Research Society, or  view the invitation .
Hydrogen Happy Hour
May 23, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Denver

The German American Chamber of Commerce invites you to a happy hour regarding hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Summit for Recycling
June 3-5, 2018
Westin Snowmass Resort

The Colorado Association for Recycling’s annual recycling Summit is a dynamic conference and exhibition that brings together the state's recycling professionals and individuals dedicated to the principles of recycling, waste prevention and composting.

Thank you for reading!