Energy & Our Environment
![The Triple Threat: Impact of SB24-159 on the Economy, Revenue, and Emissions](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/feat_0324oilgas.jpg)
The Triple Threat: Impact of SB24-159 on the Economy, Revenue, and Emissions
![A Vision and Framework for Colorado’s Energy Future featuring Tisha Schuller and Doug Benevento](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feat1023_energycompetitiveindex.jpg)
A Vision and Framework for Colorado’s Energy Future featuring Tisha Schuller and Doug Benevento
In an ideal end state, Colorado’s energy would be affordable, reliable, and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. To achieve this, energy would be appreciated as a central force that enables progress—rather than being viewed by legislators and...
![A Vision and Framework for Colorado’s Energy Future featuring Tisha Schuller and Doug Benevento](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feat1023_energycompetitiveindex.jpg)
A Vision and Framework for Colorado’s Energy Future
![CSI Energy Competitiveness Index](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Report-Image-Template-21-1080x675.png)
CSI Energy Competitiveness Index
![New Energy Laws & Regulations to Comply with HB19-1261 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Pollution Since 2019](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0323greenhousegaschart-1-1080x675.jpg)
New Energy Laws & Regulations to Comply with HB19-1261 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Pollution Since 2019
![Adapting Colorado’s Water Systems for a 21st Century Economy and Water Supply](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/feat_1122watersystems.jpg)
Adapting Colorado’s Water Systems for a 21st Century Economy and Water Supply
![The Uncertain Future Cost of Colorado’s Energy Infrastructure and Housing Affordability](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/feat_0622energyinfrastructure.jpg)
The Uncertain Future Cost of Colorado’s Energy Infrastructure and Housing Affordability
![Colorado Faces Economic, Technological, and Even Geopolitical Barriers to Meeting Its Aggressive Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/feat_0322emissiongoals.jpg)
Colorado Faces Economic, Technological, and Even Geopolitical Barriers to Meeting Its Aggressive Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals
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.
![Understanding Costs and Impacts of Energy Performance Mandates for Buildings](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/69446542_m-1-1080x675.jpg)
Understanding Costs and Impacts of Energy Performance Mandates for Buildings
![New Spending in Denver to Reduce Greenhouse Gas and Adapt to Climate Change: Get It Right and Avoid Further Tax Increases](https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cwDAP3UO-1080x675.jpg)