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Bennet: Rural Energy Savings Program Enlists Colorado Electric Co-ops In Effort to Save Money and Create Jobs in Colorado’s Rural Communities 3/11/2010

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, joined a bipartisan coalition of Senate and House Members as an original sponsor of legislation establishing a Rural Energy Savings Program to create jobs, save American families and businesses money on their electric bills, and reduce carbon pollution. The bipartisan bill is estimated to create 20,000 to 40,000 jobs a year and has been endorsed in Colorado by the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Rural Association, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, and Environment Colorado among others.

Global Warming News

Colorado, states make sure U.S. doesn't show up in Copenhagen empty-handed 12/03/2009

New report shows Colorado’s global warming pollution on the rise, Summit County and ski industry leaders call for action 11/18/2009

Transit riders tell Congress, don’t miss the bus 9/24/2009

Obama Administration Gives Green Light to Cleaner Cars 9/15/2009

Now Is the Time to Unleash the Power of Clean Energy 6/26/2009

Clean Water News

Getting the public back into public health 11/30/2009

Efforts to reform natural gas development gain momentum 9/16/2009

Environmental groups want investments in clean energy and water conservation 8/10/2009

DeGette, Polis lead charge to protect Colorado’s drinking water 6/09/2009

Clean Water Act turns 35 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ challenges lie ahead 10/11/2007

Smart Growth News

Moving Forward: A New Policy for Sustainable Transportation 4/08/2009

Connecting Transportation to the Clean Energy Economy Town hall meeting focuses on the future of America’s transportation system 4/07/2009

FASTER puts 21st century transportation solutions on the fast track 3/01/2009

Less Auto-Dependent Development Is Key to Mitigating Climate Change 9/20/2007

Statement of Environment Colorado Land Use Associate Pam Kiely 12/20/2006

New Energy Future News

Bennet: Rural Energy Savings Program Enlists Colorado Electric Co-ops In Effort to Save Money and Create Jobs in Colorado’s Rural Communities 3/11/2010

Solar garden legislation sprouts as it passes first hurdle in House committee 3/11/2010

Colorado State Senate Passes Increase to Renewable Energy Standard, Legislation Aims to Repower Colorado’s Economy 3/05/2010

Colorado Report Shines spotlight on Economic, Environmental Benefits of Solar 3/02/2010

Renewable Energy Standard Shines On- HB10-1001 Groundbreaking 30% RES Passes First House Floor Vote 2/11/2010

Clean Air News

Environment America Applauds Federal Court Ruling Vacating Illegal EPA Power Plant Mercury Cap and Trade Rule 2/08/2008

Colorado Utility Denied Air Permit for 1400 Megawatt Coal Plant 10/18/2007

Clearing Coloradoâ€™s air of mercury pollution 2/06/2007

New Air Quality Standards Reject Science, Leave Millions at Risk 9/21/2006

Governor Owens Gives Earth Day Present To Colorado Polluters 4/25/2006

Preservation News

Nearly 100,000 citizens urge Sec. Salazar to protect Grand Canyon from uranium mining 11/05/2009

Environment Colorado applauds appointment of Jim Martin to oversee natural resources 10/26/2009

A ‘Call to Action’ for wilderness 9/29/2009

Obama administration picks stalwart conservationist to oversee National Forests 9/10/2009

Obama marks 45th anniversary by declaring September National Wilderness Month 9/03/2009

Stop Toxic Pollution News

Cleaning-up a toxic legacy 1/26/2010

More News

Colorado groups release 2010 legislative agenda Proposals bolster state's economic prosperity 1/13/2010

STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR RITTER’S DECISION NOT TO SEEK RE-ELECTION 1/06/2010

Ritter balances budget, makes sound judgment for environment 1/27/2009

John McCain: No Friend to America's Waters 10/23/2008

Senator McCain's Nuclear Plan: An Economic and Environmental Disaster 10/15/2008