Virtual net metering off-site solar array

Virtual net metering off-site solar array ground breaking

August 13, 2025:The project broke ground on Aug. 5, 2025, and is expected to be complete in spring 2026.

July 23, 2024:Chancellor Schwartz announced the agreement with Pivot Energy, along with other sustainability initiatives.

Coming soon.

Project Overview

Anticipated construction start:August 2025
Anticipated completion:Spring 2026
Budget:N/A
Size:23 acres

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ the Project

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ has broken ground on an off-site 5-megawatt solar array through a virtual net metering (VNEM) agreement with Pivot Energy that was initiated last year, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. The project site is on 23 acres of land in Weld County that is jointly leased by Pivot Energy and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.

Thanks to the virtual net metering agreement with Pivot Energy, this project will generate approximately 9.5 million kWh of clean energy annually—the equivalent amount of energy used across three of CU’s laboratory buildings (, SEEL and ). Laid end-to-end, the project's approximate 8,000 solar panels are enough to fill four football fields.Â