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Fracking: Fear vs. Fact

Jul 15, 2014 | 2014 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Jobs & Our Economy

FEAR: Fracking contaminates groundwater. FACT: Hydraulic fracturing occurs thousands of feet below any groundwater sources…

Economic Impacts of Colorado’s Oil and Gas Industry

Jul 3, 2014 | 2014 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Jobs & Our Economy

Did you know? The value of oil and gas production in Colorado totaled more than $9.3 billion in 2012, and $11.9 billion in 2013…

Study Says 5,000 Oil & Gas Jobs Would Create Nearly 20,000 New Jobs For Colorado

May 31, 2014 | 2014 Research, Energy & Our Environment

Firms have a ripple effect in the economy when they buy goods and services from other firms and when employees spend their earnings…

What’s really the problem with PERA’s funding?

Mar 28, 2014 | 2014 Research, State Budget

There is considerable concern and criticism about the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) being underfunded and the possibility of…

Hydraulic Fracturing Ban: The Economic Impact of a Statewide Fracking Ban in Colorado

Mar 26, 2014 | 2014 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Jobs & Our Economy

In November 2012, voters in the City of Longmont passed a charter amendment effectively banning the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and the storage of…

Energy Regulation in Colorado

Jan 20, 2014 | 2014 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Jobs & Our Economy

Did you know? “Colorado has created the most comprehensive and stringent set of regulations around oil and gas…