Colorado
Governor
Jared Polis (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Key Offices & Links
42
20
West
Progress by Policy Area
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- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Colorado
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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Public construction projects must meet clear environmental criteria for the use of seven common construction materials, such as cement, glass, and steel. Colorado also has a sales and use tax exemption for low-emission building materials, including green concrete, recycled steel and composite wood products. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Industrial Decarbonization | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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The state prohibits certain HFCs in specific stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning end-uses. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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F-gas Regulations | 2020 | |
| Enacted |
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The state requires a 20% reduction from 2015 levels by 2030 in industrial and manufacturing emissions, including SF6 emissions. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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F-gas Regulations | 2021 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Fracking bans prohibit the practice of hydraulic fracking for the production of oil and/or natural gas by a certain year. Legislation often requires an environmental agency or department to promulgate regulations. |
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | ||
| Enacted |
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Methane emissions from oil and gas operations must be reduced 60% below 2005 levels by 2030. Oil and gas companies must find and fix methane leaks, and, where necessary, install technologies to limit or prevent emissions. These rules also require semiannual leak detection, tank controls, and performance standards for transmission. Frequent leak detection and repair (LDAR) is also required, and routine methane flaring during maintenance is prohibited. Oil and gas operators must also report their emissions under the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | 2023 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Food waste bans and targets include policies that prohibit certain entities that generate specified amounts of food waste (typically commercial businesses and larger institutions) from sending this waste to landfills. Targets aim to reduce total food waste by a certain percentage each target year. |
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Waste Management | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Landfill methane regulations include rulemakings, emissions monitoring, emissions control, or other measures that reduce methane emissions from decaying organic waste in landfills. |
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Waste Management |