Energy & Our Environment

New Energy Laws & Regulations to Comply with HB19-1261 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Pollution Since 2019

Mar 6, 2023

Between the 2019 and 2022 Colorado Legislative sessions, over 55 pieces of legislation passed that were aimed at complying with climate objectives.

Adapting Colorado’s Water Systems for a 21st Century Economy and Water Supply

Nov 1, 2022

Background information and recommendations to meet challenges facing Colorado’s water supply at the state and local level.

The Uncertain Future Cost of Colorado’s Energy Infrastructure and Housing Affordability

Jun 20, 2022

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.

Colorado Faces Economic, Technological, and Even Geopolitical Barriers to Meeting Its Aggressive Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals

Mar 29, 2022

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

Mar 4, 2021

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.

New Spending in Denver to Reduce Greenhouse Gas and Adapt to Climate Change: Get It Right and Avoid Further Tax Increases

Dec 15, 2020

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.

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

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

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

Economic Impacts of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Series 1200 Proposed Oil and Gas Setbacks

The Economic Impacts of Oil and Gas Setback Ballot Measures in Colorado: A Historical Review

The Local Revenue Impacts of Near-Term Oil and Gas Development

Colorado Emissions Reduction Calculator