Jun 20, 2022 | 2022 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Featured Research, Housing & Our Community, Infrastructure, Recent Research, Research
Housing affordability remains a top issue facing Coloradans. With rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and complex land-use regulations, the outlook for housing development in the state looks bleak.
Mar 29, 2022 | 2022 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Featured Research, Recent Research, Research
Governor Polis has declared that Colorado will rely on 100% renewable electricity by 2040, a goal that surpasses even that of President Biden, although achieving such targets will not come without economic and social cost. The challenge is significant, and, by most measurements, the state is behind in meeting its targets.
Mar 4, 2021 | 2021 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Recent Research, Research
The Common Sense Institute analyzes the late February 2021 commercial building owners survey and provide suggestions on several costs to study further to better understand the impacts of forced electrification.
Dec 15, 2020 | 2020 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Taxes & Fees
If you live in Denver, your sales taxes are set to increase on January 1st. $40,000,000 will be to fund yet to be identified projects to address climate change and emission reductions.
Nov 13, 2020 | 2020 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Recent Research
Common Sense Institute examines the economic impacts of just one of the recommended new rule changes from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation: State-determined wildlife habitats.
May 20, 2020 | 2020 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Recent Research
This report examines the projections of past oil and gas setback studies and how they can be applied to future analysis in response to 2020 ballot measures.