Press Releases

DENVER - On April 25, the Biden administration made several major announcements that will expand the use of clean energy, improve the electric grid, and save homeowners money by improving the energy efficiency of homes. These include a new power plant standard, key regulations for new and expanded access to electric transmission, and a strengthening of efficiency requirements for new houses and multifamily units that are purchased with key federally backed loans.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced that Democratic legislative leaders, industry, and the environmental community have agreed on a new legislative package that makes major progress on air quality, ozone, and climate goals while focusing on an economy-wide transition that will support a stronger Colorado future for generations to come. This is a thoughtful agreement that is the result of hundreds of hours of hard work, convening conversations among, at times, adversarial parties, and putting in the effort to seek consensus and forge a better path forward for Colorado. As a result, the parties have agreed that new costly, divisive legislation or ballot measures that impact the operations of industry, new regulatory changes for oil and gas, or ozone regulations is not in the best interest of the state.

DENVER - Today, in addition to HB24-1430, 2024-25 Long Appropriations Bill, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law during a ceremony at the State Capitol Building.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 state budget to continue building a stronger, safer, and more affordable Colorado. This budget focuses on providing students and teachers with the tools they need to succeed, creating more housing Coloradans can afford, and investing in data-driven public safety initiatives to make Colorado one of the top ten safest states, all while maintaining healthy reserves to prepare Colorado for any future economic downturns.

DENVER - Today, as acting Governor, Lt. Governor Primavera signed the following bills into law during a ceremony.

DENVER - Today, as acting Governor, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera verbally declared a disaster emergency to support the response and recovery for the U.S. Highway 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir at Dillon Pinnacles. This establishes a coordinated framework for an interagency, statewide response to build on the leading efforts of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), engage other state agencies as areas of expertise are needed, and implement the State Emergency Operations Plan. The State Emergency Operations Plan supports a coordinated approach among state agencies. The declaration also initiates processes for requesting federal assistance, including supplemental highway funding.

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Colorado Technology Hub Development Grant awards. Three recipients across the state will receive funding to advance Colorado’s leadership in key technology areas, grow regional economies and create new job opportunities for Coloradans.

DENVER - Today, as acting Governor, Lt. Governor Primavera signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony.

DENVER - To promote Colorado’s agriculture, geothermal, and small business sectors, Governor Polis is joining a delegation of Colorado leaders this week as part of the Biennial of the Americas Summit. At the summit, the Governor will meet with local leaders to strengthen the economic and cultural connections between Colorado and Costa Rica while participating in the Biennial of the Americas Summit, to bolster Colorado’s international partnerships.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office announced that Colorado will receive a $156 million award from the Environmental Protection Agency through