Northern Colorado Industrial projects awarded $11.1 million in state Clean Air tax credits. October 22, 2026 Projects in Fort Collins, Windsor, Fort Lupton, Longmont, and Weld County will support cleaner manufacturing, energy efficiency, and reduced industrial emissions. State tax credits totaling about $11.1 million have been awarded to five Northern Colorado industrial projects as part of a $13.9 million statewide investment aimed at reducing industrial pollution and improving air quality. The Colorado Energy Office announced the awards Wednesday through two initiatives: the Clean Air Program (CAP) and the Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering (CITCO). The funding supports six implementation projects and one engineering study across Colorado, including efforts involving carbon storage, energy-efficient manufacturing, advanced refrigeration and battery energy storage. State officials estimate the combined projects will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to taking 14,507 gasoline-powered vehicles off Colorado roads. Northern Colorado projects receive major investments. The largest award in the current round is an $8 million refundable tax credit for Charm Industrial Inc. in Fort Lupton. The company plans to install a fifth-generation pyrolysis system that converts forest and agricultural biomass residues into bio-oil for permanent underground storage. The process is designed to keep carbon out of the atmosphere while giving vegetation and agricultural materials a new use that could otherwise contribute to wildfire risk. In Fort Collins, New Belgium Brewing Company received $699,595 to replace an aging ammonia refrigeration system at its brewery. The new equipment is expected to reduce electricity consumption while improving operational safety and reliability. Windsor-based Origen Carbon Solutions Inc. was awarded $1 million for a front-end engineering design study of a proposed zero-emission lime production facility at Great Western Industrial Park. The study will refine construction costs and engineering plans for what could become the company's first commercial facility using the technology. The award supports planning, not construction, of the proposed plant. In Longmont, Underground Manufacturing LLC, operating as Vertpack, received $360,627 to install a high-efficiency printer at its commercial packaging facility. The equipment is expected to lower electricity use and allow smaller production runs, potentially reducing excess inventory and material waste. Another $1,055,738 was awarded to TPSR Solar 16 LLC in Weld County for a grid-connected battery energy storage system at a large industrial manufacturing plant. The project will demonstrate how battery storage could replace a fossil-fuel backup generator while helping manage peak electricity demand. Additional funding targets methane and carbon emissions. Beyond the five Northern Colorado projects, the Colorado Energy Office awarded approximately $2.8 million through the Clean Air Program to two technology providers. Grand Valley Instrumentation received $101,400 for methane detection technology intended to reduce landfill emissions. Vycarb received $2,713,200 for carbon management technology designed to reduce emissions associated with wastewater treatment. Both companies will need to secure locations to implement their technologies. Gov. Jared Polis said the investments are intended to encourage emerging technologies that can reduce pollution from industrial operations. "Protecting our environment means investing in data-driven strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," Polis said. Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor said industrial and manufacturing operations remain significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. "We are already seeing great progress reducing pollution from industrial facilities, and our ongoing support for these initiatives will move us closer to achieving our climate goals while ensuring cleaner air across the state," Toor said. More funding opportunities available. The latest awards bring Colorado's total investment in industrial emissions-reduction initiatives to more than $73 million since 2023. The state opened another round of Clean Air Program applications October 20, with an informational webinar scheduled for October 28 at 1 p.m. The next Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering application cycle opens November 1, followed by an informational webinar November 4 at 11:30 a.m. Businesses interested in applying can review eligibility requirements and program information through the Colorado Energy Office Clean Air Program and Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering. The agency also recently released an Industrial Decarbonization Blueprint outlining strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing and natural gas operations. The report examines potential pathways to reduce industrial emissions by 60% by 2040 and reach net-zero industrial emissions by 2050. In Northern Colorado, the latest awards reflect investments in existing manufacturing operations and emerging industrial technologies, with projects stretching from Fort Collins and Windsor to Longmont, Fort Lupton, and Weld County.

New Belgium Brewing opens Daleville Liquid Center. October 07, 2026 10:16 ET | Source: New Belgium DALEVILLE, VA, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (DALEVILLE, VA - October 7, 2026) - New Belgium Brewing is opening a new Liquid Center at its Daleville production facility. Open to the public on November 6, 2026, the space will welcome locals, visitors, and coworkers to gather over world-class beer and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Liquid Center will offer New Belgium favorites, including the Voodoo Ranger portfolio, Fat Tire, and La Folie, alongside rotating small-batch brews, available on draft and for purchase. In addition to its award-winning beer selection, the Liquid Center will regularly host local food trucks during operating hours Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2-8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12-8 pm. "This project has been several years in the making, and it's incredibly rewarding to create another space where guests and coworkers can connect over great beer," said Sterling Riethman, Chief Communications and External Relations. "Our hospitality team is the best in the business, and we're excited to see how the Daleville team makes this space their own while creating memorable experiences for the community." New Belgium purchased the Daleville brewery site in 2023, utilizing its production capabilities to support national distribution. With the opening of the Liquid Center, the Daleville brewery becomes the third New Belgium hospitality space with its other locations in Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina. New Belgium also owns and operates Bell's Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, Michigan, following the acquisition of Bell's Brewery in 2021. Since acquiring the Daleville facility, New Belgium has contributed more than $175,000 to nonprofits across Western Virginia, supporting initiatives focused on food access, wellness resources, affordable housing, land and water stewardship, local schools, and similar programs. These investments reflect New Belgium's belief that business success and community wellbeing go hand in hand, and its ongoing commitment to helping the Daleville community thrive for years to come. The Liquid Center is located at 555 International Pkwy, Daleville, VA, off Route 220, in the Greenfield Recreation Park area. To learn more and stay up to date on Liquid Center events, visit www.newbelgium.com/visit/daleville/ and follow along at @newbelgium_dvl. About New Belgium Brewing New Belgium Brewing is a leading US premium adult beverage company, known for its iconic portfolio and unique approach to business. Founded in a Fort Collins, CO basement in 1991, New Belgium has grown into one of the most successful breweries in the country, known for Voodoo Ranger IPA, Fat Tire Ale, Bell's Two Hearted IPA, Oberon Ale, an award-winning wood cellar program, and much more. Over the past three decades, New Belgium's Human Powered Business model of caring for people, protecting the environment, and owning its impact has remained consistent, and guided its business practices. This ethos continues today and has enabled New Belgium to reach many significant milestones over the past three decades including becoming the first craft brewery to become a certified B Corp(TM) still in operation, developing the first carbon-neutral beer in Fat Tire, and much more. New Belgium expanded to Asheville, NC, in 2016, Daleville, VA, in 2023, and acquired Bell's Brewery, in Kalamazoo, MI in 2021. New Belgium took over the US production and distribution of Kirin Ichiban in 2025. To learn more about New Belgium, visit www.newbelgium.com and to learn more about Bell's, visit www.bellsbeer.com. Contact Info