The following is a press statement
by Keith Hay energy advocate of Environment Colorado on Gov. Ritter’s
announcement that Colorado is becoming an EcoDrive State
Gov. Ritter's announcement that Colorado
joined the EcoDrive program put’s everything in gear to save money for
Coloradans and cut global warming pollution, but we need to get moving faster. Colorado
needs to adopt the Clean Cars Program. Unfortunately, the Auto Dealers
Association is blocking that road. If they are concerned about helping
Coloradans save money at the pump, they should endorse the program. The Clean
Cars Program will save Coloradans billions of dollars at the pump and cut the
state global warming pollution by an amount equal to taking 2 million cars from
the road. In addition, the program would ensure that Coloradans get access to
the hybrids they want.
We’ve seen this in the past; a strong
public education campaign can help people save money and energy. The simple
steps outlined by Gov. Ritter are an important first start to cutting the
state’s global warming pollution— a solution that will help Coloradans save
money.
Today Colorado put its green foot
on the gas to saving driver’s money and cutting global warming pollution. Gov.
Ritter’s announcement that Colorado will join the EcoDrive program demonstrates
a clear vision of what is good for Colorado and Coloradans.
-Keith Hay, energy advocate of Environment Colorado
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