Energy Fellows Institute
The Energy Fellows Institute is an annual executive immersion program providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, opportunities, clean technologies, high-level presentations and discussions, and community in order to develop leaders ready to succeed in the world-changing advanced energy landscape. The immersive program dives into the Colorado and global clean energy and clean technology ecosystems.
Tentative Program Dates
Please note: Dates are subject to change.
June 18, 19
July 9, 10
August 13, 14
The application for the 2026 Energy Fellows Cohort is now open and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The application deadline is Friday, May 8 at 5pm (MT).
Please contact mary@coloradocleantech.com for more information.
“Colorado Cleantech’s Energy Fellows program opened my eyes to how impactful Colorado is in the energy innovation space. The quality of the tours was phenomenal and I feel like I got a real insider view of the cutting edge technology coming out of our state.”
— Savannah Rice, Fortescue | 2025 Fellow
“A once in a lifetime experience. EFI Fellowship opened my eyes to the Colorado and national Cleantech space more than I could have ever expected. Relationships made are invaluable.”
— Ben Partee, Crusoe | 2024 Fellow
About the Program
In addition to taking experienced entrepreneurs and executives on a deep dive into industry sectors of the advanced energy and cleantech ecosystems, the Energy Fellows Institute provides interactions with local and national advanced energy networks, exposure to investors active in the sector, and a chance to learn about the latest energy innovations gaining market adoption. Fellows selected for the program are educated in clean energy technologies, markets, business models, funding opportunities and policy matters. They are introduced to the network of experts and resources required to be successful in the advanced energy industry and connected to early-stage ventures and laboratories where new energy approaches are being developed.
The Curriculum
This is not a standard executive education and the curriculum is not a traditional lecture series. Instead, our curriculum creates the opportunity for discussion and dialogue with executives from industry, leading technology experts, and key ecosystem players. The program is extremely interactive, collaborative, and combines industry expert speakers, case studies, and optional lab and site visits.
Speakers
Fellows can expect to engage with thought leaders, game changers and industry experts from a wide variety of advanced energy technology sectors. Speakers are drawn from the nation’s advanced energy ecosystem and represent the many facets of energy, finance, technology, policy, and research and development.
Interaction with research laboratories, advanced energy installations, private industry, cleantech startups and federal R&D facilities are structural components of the Energy Fellows Institute.
Student Fellows
Student Fellow Opportunities
Colorado Cleantech is currently accepting applications from current or recently graduated students to gain access to the full program via work exchange.
Through a competitive application process, Student Fellows will be chosen to act as programming associates in exchange for involvement in the program. Student Fellows gain full and exclusive access to 50+ executives and researchers in the Colorado clean energy ecosystem, in addition to participation in tours and social events.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full.
Eligible candidates will be selected for 30-minute interviews and acceptances are on a rolling basis. No more than two Student Fellows will be accepted into the program.
Student Fellows can expect 8–16 hours of monthly in-person program time between June and August, and are expected to commit full time to the program dates. Some preparation work will be required before each session.