West
Colorado
Colorado has over two decades of climate action that includes establishing a renewable portfolio standard in 2004 and emissions reductions goals in 2008. Net emissions decreased 9% from 2005-2021, compared to their mandatory emissions reduction target of 26% below 2005 levels by 2025. Ranking 5th in the country for crude oil production and 8th for natural gas production, over half of in-state electricity generation comes from coal and natural gas, complemented by almost 40% from renewables, which has more than quadrupled since 2010 and is dominated by wind.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
26%
2030
50%
2035
65%
2040
75%
2045
90%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Jared Polis (Democrat)
Governor
Jared Polis (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/8/25 - 5/7/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
46
16
West
11 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Colorado
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Climate Policies in Colorado
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Empty column
Colorado Clean Energy Fund Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2018 | |
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
Carbon pollution pricing establishes a pollution fee or cap-and-trade program on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each sector/source of emissions within the state. Programs typically cover the electricity, buildings, transportation, and/or industrial sectors. |
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | ||
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission must consider the social cost of carbon in utility resource planning. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2019 |