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Colorado lawmakers back renewable energy sstandard for electricity providers

Dems turn back GOP’s rural renewable energy repeal effort FOX 31 Denver  January 30, 2014, by Eli Stokols, DENVER — House Democrats Thursday made quick work of a Republican effort to reduce the renewable energy standard for rural electricity providers that Democrats increased last year…..

Following the vote, Colorado’s top conservation group issued a statement, relieved that a majority of lawmakers on the panel don’t share Scott’s point of view.

“It is encouraging there are members of the Energy and Transportation Committee who believe in Colorado’s clean renewable energy industry and the potential for wind and solar energy to power Colorado’s economy,” said Pete Maysmith, executive director of Conservation Colorado.

“For the State House members who consistently vote against clean, renewable energy and deny climate change is happening — we urge you to take a look at the science and join the overwhelming majority of Coloradans who support the benefits of clean non-polluting wind and solar energy……

“Any attempt to delay moving forward on the Colorado renewable energy standard will cost Colorado jobs and harm further economic investment in our state. Fred Flintstone was a charming character, but the cavemen and dinosaurs died out long ago.  So must our grip on dirty energy sources that harm our climate, public health and environment.”“Any attempt to delay moving forward on the Colorado renewable energy standard will cost Colorado jobs and harm further economic investment in our state. Fred Flintstone was a charming character, but the cavemen and dinosaurs died out long ago.  So must our grip on dirty energy sources that harm our climate, public health and environment.”http://kdvr.com/2014/01/30/dems-turn-back-gops-rural-renewable-energy-repeal-effort/

February 2, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized