Our climate future is in the hands of our towns and cities. Local level policy has the power to impact our infrastructure, transportation, air quality, job development, equity and energy future. Our Rebuild and Re-energize Local Government Toolkit is intended to empower communities by providing on the ground examples of innovative programs and policy throughout Colorado. This toolkit will also feature additional resources and funding for communities...

Some U.S. cities have adopted legislation to limit or restrict the use of natural gas systems in new construction, instead requiring building systems or appliances to be powered by electricity. In response to these natural gas prohibitions, some states have enacted legislation prohibiting cities from restricting natural gas systems in new construction. This issue brief provides background on the issue and how it applies...

Annual report to the legislature regarding climate change effects to the state, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the state for climate change effects.

The State of Colorado is committed to building a resilient future through collaboration, coordination, and innovation. As part of this commitment, the Colorado Resiliency Framework, the State's resiliency roadmap, calls for an annual plan and report to provide Coloradans with information about progress towards the implementation of the priorities and strategies identified in the Framework. The 2016 Colorado Resiliency Working Group Annual Plan, the...

This project aims to assist CDOT with the initial implementation of Section 118 of Colorado HB 21-1303, "The Buy Clean Colorado Act". The bill requires contractors to submit Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for asphalt and asphalt mixtures, cement and concrete mixtures, and steel installed on CDOT projects. Ultimately, the bill instructs CDOT to establish greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits for these materials, and contractors on CDOT construction...

The Polis Administration has taken a number of significant steps that make a down payment on our commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2040. One of the most important parts of our transition to cleaner energy is electrifying transportation in Colorado. While we've already taken important strides towards our renewable energy vision, there's much to do. Together, we can do our part to fight climate change, improve air quality and the health of our...

The most important climate agreement in history, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change represents the commitment of the nations of the world to address and curb climate change. Signed in December 2015, it will come into force on the 4th November, and efforts toward fulfilling its ambitious goals are already under way. The Paris Climate Agreement: Commentary and Analysis combines a comprehensive legal appraisal and critique of the new Agreement with...