As of January 2023
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Between the 2019 and 2022 Colorado Legislative sessions, over 55 pieces of legislation passed that were aimed at complying with the greenhouse gas (GhG) emission reduction requirements of HB19-1261 or other climate objectives.
These laws have directed multiple state departments to develop new regulations that alter nearly all aspects of energy production and consumption. Some of these changes are just starting to impact consumers, with many more coming in the next few years. As you can see, laws are in dark blue and regulations are in light blue.
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You can learn more about the potential economic impacts of the growing regulatory barriers in CSI’s recent research below.
How Wolf Reintroduction Impacts Colorado’s Agriculture Sector and Local Economies
Colorado’s Legal Framework around River Access Should Consider the Needs of Both Private Property Owners and Public Access
Capping new capacity at 200 megawatts would cost Colorado 17,800 jobs and reduce the state’s population growth by 20,400 through 2031.
On April 15, 2025, the White House issued an executive order (E.O.) 14241 “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” aimed at strengthening the United States’ supply of critical minerals