Alexandra
Simon
Public Health Advocate, CoPIRG Foundation
Started on staff: 2018
B.A., magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania; MPA, Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, New York University
Alex is an advocate on Colorado-based campaigns to promote a healthier, cleaner and safer world. She previously served as the Director of Strategic Planning for The Public Interest Network. Alex lives in Denver, where she enjoys hiking, skiing and seeing live music.
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Posts by Alexandra Simon
CoPIRG, Gov. Polis and advocates celebrate 2nd Colorado E-Bike Day
CoPIRG and Bicycle Colorado hosted Colorado's 2nd official E-Bike Day on the South Platte River bike trail, alongisde e-bike riders, the Colorado Energy Office and state Representative Junie Joseph.
Bike advocates, Gov. Polis celebrate Colorado E-Bike Day
Colorado launched its first statewide e-bike tax credit today, granting residents access to a $450 discount on qualified e-bikes from participating bike shops. Governor Jared Polis declared the second official Colorado E-Bike Day to celebrate the rise of e-bikes as an alternative to car transport and the launch of the new state tax credit.
How to get the Colorado state e-bike tax credit
Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are becoming an increasingly popular choice across Colorado. They offer a zero-emission option to our transportation landscape at a lower cost than an electric car, but with far more capacity than a traditional bicycle. E-bikes are available in many shapes and sizes, and a new statewide rebate starting in April can lower the cost of purchasing one. CoPIRG’s quick guide can help you find the best e-bike with the most savings here in Colorado.
New report: rooftop solar is on the rise in Colorado
Colorado got 2.6 times more energy from small-scale solar in 2022 than it did 5 years prior according to Rooftop Solar on the Rise, a new report released today by the Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center.