Denver "Occupies the High Ground When it Comes to Clean Energy:" Newsweek Magazine

Denver's central role in the new energy economy -- renewables, energy efficiency, biofuels -- is being formally recognized in the U.S. and beyond.

For instance, the July 13 issue of Newsweek includes a piece, "More Than Just Hot Air; Green Jobs Are Sprouting in Denver," that explains the convergence of issues and interests that have established the Denver area as the heart of "green America." Daniel Gross, Newsweek's business columnist, writes, "The Mile High City occupies the high ground when it comes to clean energy -- and clean living."

For what it's worth, the phrase the "new energy economy" was supposedly first uttered by Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter. I have not the foggiest idea whether this is true or not, but nevertheless I am quite happy to use the phrase myself!