Summer at the Powerhouse

At the Powerhouse, we have CSU students year-round supporting research projects, working in labs, or completing fellowships. This year, we have created programming for these students to help make industry connections and launch their careers.

If you have any questions, please contact Hilary Klein.

Powerhouse Safety Overview

Everyone is required to attend at least one safety overview with Erin Kelley.  Please register for the earliest scheduled training that works with your calendar. Additional trainings will be scheduled throughout the summer as needed.

View scheduled trainings and register 

Friday, June 27, 2025 | Powerhouse Tour

Join Hilary Klein for a guided tour of the Powerhouse Energy Campus, from the history of the campus to the cutting-edge research equipment on site. Please note, this will be the same tour as the one on July 9.

  • Time: 10 am – 11 am
  • Location: Meet in the Powerhouse Lobby

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Powerhouse Tour

Join Hilary Klein for a guided tour of the Powerhouse Energy Campus, from the history of the campus to the cutting-edge research equipment on site. Please note, this will be the same tour as the one on June 27.

  • Time: 9 am – 10 am
  • Location: Meet in the Powerhouse Lobby

Friday, July 11, 2025 | METEC tour

Join Dan Zimmerle to learn more about the METEC; a world-class methane research and testing facility.  Meet in the Powerhouse parking lot to carpool over to the facility.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 | AgNext tour

Meet at the ARDEC CoBank Center to tour the Climate-Smart Research facility, learn about their net zero goals, and see methane reduction methods in action. We will provide transportation to and from ARDEC from the Powerhouse parking lot.

  • Time: 3 pm – 5 pm
  • Location: ARDEC, CoBank Center Parking Lot
  • RSVP for AgNext

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | Canvas Stadium Tour

Tour the stadium, explore campus, and understand the energy demands of a large scale facility. We will take public transportation to the stadium from the Powerhouse parking lot.

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | AtmosZero

Created out of research at the Powerhouse, meet at The Forge in Loveland to see their 100,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and learn how AtmosZero is creating industrial heat pump boilers. We will provide transportation to and from The Forge from the Powerhouse parking lot.

Thursday, July 31, 2025 | Rawhide Tour

The Rawhide Powerplant is operated by PRPA and helps provide electricity to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland.  We will provide transportation to and from Rawhide from the Powerhouse parking lot.

Watt’s Up Wednesdays

Join us for lunch on Wednesdays, noon – 1 pm.   Lunch will be provided.

  • June 25 | Lunch by the River | Powerhouse backlot
  • July 2 | Lunch by the River | Powerhouse backlot
  • July 9 | Institute of Entrepreneurship | Classroom 104
  • July 16 | WSCOE Success Center | Classroom 104
  • July 23 | Lunch by the River | Powerhouse backlot
  • July 30 | Poudre Watershed | Powerhouse backlot