Stricter standards often equate to steeper prices – especially in Chaffee County. Next week, county officials have the chance to remain committed to affordable housing options for local residents. They are considering a new “electric-preferred” building code that goes beyond what the state of Colorado requires and would create stricter local standards than those used […]
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Across Colorado, the organizations and industries that develop, sell, and manage homes and commercial buildings want pragmatic energy policies and a strong future. However, recent moves to speed up electrification mandates under the state’s Clean Heat Plan may miss an important reality: energy policy and housing affordability are connected. As decision-makers move quickly to limit […]
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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 […]
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In Colorado, energy is more than a convenience, it’s a necessity. With nearly 40% of Coloradans facing financial hardship, we need an affordable and reliable energy source to keep us warm in the winter and to help us cook a hot meal after a long day. Natural gas is that source, meeting the needs of […]
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In the land of the free, Coloradans are losing their ability to choose the energy that aligns with their needs. Today, a mix of energy sources heat and cool homes across the state, including natural gas, electricity and renewable energy from wind and solar. However, there are policy discussions happening amongst Colorado’s decision makers that […]
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DENVER, CO – Building on last year’s success, Coloradans for Energy Access and Denver Pipefitters Local 208 were pleased to sponsor a second site tour and panel discussion on November 2nd.
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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.”
https://coenergyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-denver-post.png500500adminhttps://coenergyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cea-logo.pngadmin2022-12-09 18:29:162024-07-22 15:16:29Pipefitters Local 208 on the Importance of Natural Gas Backups in the Winter
Technological innovations in natural gas are playing a key role in the energy transition, leading Colorado labor and business groups said during a site tour and panel discussion on Wednesday in Denver.
https://coenergyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CEA-Access.png456536adminhttps://coenergyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cea-logo.pngadmin2022-11-04 18:34:102024-07-22 15:16:29Coloradans for Energy Access and Denver Pipefitters Site Tour Shows Colorado is a Leader in Natural Gas Innovation
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.
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It’s no wonder why the Grand Junction area is growing. The Western Slope is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and easy access to the mountains all around us. But the growing population is putting pressure on a housing supply that was already tight.
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Op-ed: Keep housing affordable in Chaffee County
Stricter standards often equate to steeper prices – especially in Chaffee County. Next week, county officials have the chance to remain committed to affordable housing options for local residents. They are considering a new “electric-preferred” building code that goes beyond what the state of Colorado requires and would create stricter local standards than those used […]
Housing, building depend on natural gas in Colorado
Across Colorado, the organizations and industries that develop, sell, and manage homes and commercial buildings want pragmatic energy policies and a strong future. However, recent moves to speed up electrification mandates under the state’s Clean Heat Plan may miss an important reality: energy policy and housing affordability are connected. As decision-makers move quickly to limit […]
Colorado’s energy codes ignore affordability
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 […]
Natural gas essential to Colorado’s affordable energy future | OPINION
In Colorado, energy is more than a convenience, it’s a necessity. With nearly 40% of Coloradans facing financial hardship, we need an affordable and reliable energy source to keep us warm in the winter and to help us cook a hot meal after a long day. Natural gas is that source, meeting the needs of […]
Coloradans want energy options, not mandates | OPINION
In the land of the free, Coloradans are losing their ability to choose the energy that aligns with their needs. Today, a mix of energy sources heat and cool homes across the state, including natural gas, electricity and renewable energy from wind and solar. However, there are policy discussions happening amongst Colorado’s decision makers that […]
CEA and Denver Pipefitters host facility site tour, call for balanced and inclusive energy policy
DENVER, CO – Building on last year’s success, Coloradans for Energy Access and Denver Pipefitters Local 208 were pleased to sponsor a second site tour and panel discussion on November 2nd.
Pipefitters Local 208 on the Importance of Natural Gas Backups in the Winter
“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.”
Coloradans for Energy Access and Denver Pipefitters Site Tour Shows Colorado is a Leader in Natural Gas Innovation
Technological innovations in natural gas are playing a key role in the energy transition, leading Colorado labor and business groups said during a site tour and panel discussion on Wednesday in Denver.
Natural gas ban threats spark fear for restaurants
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.
Natural gas is key for housing affordability in Grand Junction
It’s no wonder why the Grand Junction area is growing. The Western Slope is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and easy access to the mountains all around us. But the growing population is putting pressure on a housing supply that was already tight.