Progress should not come at the expense of affordability. As Colorado moves toward a lower-carbon future, families and businesses deserve energy options that are reliable, cost-effective, and reflect their needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Choice and balance should guide this transition, not rising bills and reduced options.

As organizations working to meet Colorado’s growing housing and economic development needs, we see firsthand how rising construction costs and added building requirements are making it harder to deliver buildings and homes that small businesses and working families can afford. The housing affordability crisis is getting worse, and we must implement policies that support Coloradans working to make ends meet.

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“A coalition of businesses, local governments, utilities and workers has advocated for natural gas as the “most cost-effective means for cooking, heating homes, and powering businesses.”

Restrictions on natural gas-powered appliances have sparked alarm among chefs and restaurant owners alike, who worry any bans on gas stoves will fundamentally change the way some cuisines are prepared and pose significant cost challenges.

The town of Crested Butte is considering new building codes that will essentially make it impossible for homeowners and businesses to access natural gas when it comes time to build a new structure or renovate an existing one.