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Clean energy
A new clean energy future is possible, but only if we work together to make it happen.
We can generate the power we need without polluting our air or destroying our climate. It’s time to transition away from polluting fossil fuels and instead choose wind, solar, electric and other clean, safe sources of energy. Momentum is building, and the technology we need in order to transition away from fossil fuels is better and cheaper than ever. Together, we can overcome the industry interests blocking progress and get our leaders to make the investments necessary to achieve a clean energy future.
The Latest on Clean energy
Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
What is Clean Heat?
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Lots of ways to save energy, money two years after climate bill
CoPIRG, Gov. Polis and advocates celebrate 2nd Colorado E-Bike Day
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department unveils long-awaited water heater efficiency standards
Featured Resources
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
The Clean Energy Home Series (Part 2): What is a heat pump water heater?
Milestones: A million solar roofs
Milestones: Clean energy standards gain in 29 states
Did You Know?
On March 29, 2022, for a brief moment, more of America’s electricity came from wind power than from coal and nuclear plants combined.
What We're Doing
Wind isn't the only renewable power source that can make our electricity mix cleaner. Electric school buses have the potential to bring even greater benefits when equipped with technology that allows them to deliver power to buildings and back to the grid.
The Latest
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.
How places of worship can go solar in Colorado
Federal tax credits (through direct pay) and other resources are available right now for mosques, churches, synagogues and other places of worship to add solar on their buildings
Record amounts of renewables await interconnection
More than 2 terawatts of wind, solar and energy storage projects are awaiting grid connection at the end of 2022, according to new research unveiled by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Heat pumps 101: Efficiently heat and cool your home while saving money
Over 300 people participated in a webinar to learn more about heat pumps and how to find the one that works best for any home.
Colorado gets a ‘C+’ for efforts to get the lead out of water
CoPIRG calls for stronger action to prevent lead contamination of schools’ water.