Making Energy Efficiency Part Of The Fall Elections

CoPIRG celebrated the passage of the Energy Efficient Colorado bill this past summer. The bill would have saved $525 million dollars in energy bills by 2030. Unfortunately, for the second time in three years, Gov. Owens vetoed increasing energy efficiency.

“Especially in light of our state’s increasing energy problems, I am disappointed that we will miss this opportunity to save energy and money,” said CoPIRG Director Rex Wilmouth. “But with a new governor comes a new opportunity to make progress on energy.”

CoPIRG and its allies are making energy saving through efficiency part of the race for governor. Candidates are being asked to pledge support for a bill that addresses the states energy needs and take steps to save energy and money.

“Energy efficiency means spending less money to get the same electricity and heating service” said Rep. Tom Plant, co-sponsor of the efficiency bill. “These types of programs are the fastest, cheapest way to take a big bite out of your energy bill."