The 2024 Colorado legislative session was an active one, including a resurgence of the “oil and gas wars” and a subsequent truce, unprecedented momentum on sustainable housing development, the establishment of dedicated funding for transit via fees on polluting industries, state action to reduce ozone pollution, and a defense against federal attacks on clean water. There was also progress made on building electrification and renewable energy siting, setting the state up for more comprehensive standards in the future.
Ultimately, environmental advocates were able to secure tremendous wins that will benefit all Coloradans by improving affordability and quality of life, cleaning up our air, fighting climate change, and protecting waterways.
The following bills were NRDC’s top priorities at the capitol this year*:
Building sustainable communities
House Bill (HB) 24-1304…