Following the recent completion of Colorado’s 2022 legislative session, Governor Polis signed a series of bills into law that builds on the state’s bold work to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and improve air quality.
These new laws help ensure Colorado meets the goals laid out in the state’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Pollution Reduction Roadmap. That action-oriented plan provides a path for reaching science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets of 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050, compared to 2005 levels. In addition, this legislative package devotes more than $340 million to clean air solutions.
“These new laws represent a critical step forward in our commitment to improving air quality for all Coloradans,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of CDPHE. “Through these initiatives, Colorado is taking innovative steps to help mitigate climate change and transition to greener economies. And, we will continue to work closely with communities most impacted by pollution to make sure no one is left behind.”
This progress also comes after a 2021 session that produced legislation focused on reducing greenhouse gas pollution from buildings and making historic investments in cleaner transportation – all while improving indoor air quality, protecting consumers, driving rural economic development, and supporting high quality jobs.
“For the second year in a row, the state has delivered new laws that will play a big role in Colorado’s vital push to address greenhouse gas emissions and air quality,” said Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor. “These laws emphasize so many of the qualities that make Colorado great – namely, fighting for a cleaner, healthier future while supporting disproportionately impacted communities, new economic opportunities, and cutting-edge innovation.”
