Gov declares ‘CO E-bike Day’ as state ranks #1 nationally in public funding for electric bike programs
Colorado is #1 nationally in public funding for electric bike programs, opening up new transportation options for residents and business owners statewide. Learn more about how electric bikes are proving to be a game changing transportation strategy for our health and climate with insights from government leaders alongside stories from individuals who have purchased e-bikes through Denver’s highly successful rebate program.
Gov declares ‘CO E-bike Day’ as state ranks #1 nationally in public funding for electric bike programs
CoPIRG and Bicycle Colorado led the effort to declare Sep 21, 2022 as “Colorado E-bike Day." The state is number one nationally in public funding for e-bike rebate programs, expanding access to a clean transportation option that was already becoming a more common sight following the pandemic surge in biking. The $12 million dollars included in a clean air package passed this spring and signed by Governor Jared Polis builds on the momentum of a City of Denver e-bike rebate program that has been wildly popular, distributing rebates to over 3,500 recipients since the program began in April.
Bill investing in electric school buses, e-bikes, and grants to reduce air pollution moves through state legislature towards Polis’ desk
As Colorado’s air pollution continues to worsen, the house passed Senate Bill 193, Air Quality Improvement Investments today. The bill provides a set of initiatives to combat Colorado’s ongoing air pollution, including $65M for electric school buses, $25M for a clean air grant program to reduce air pollution from industrial and manufacturing operations, and $12M for e-bikes.
Senate passes bill that invests in electric school buses, e-bikes, and grants to reduce air pollution from industrial and manufacturing operations
SB-193 proposes a package of air quality improvement initiatives designed to improve Colorado's air quality.
Air Quality Investment Bill moves forward in Senate with $65M for electric school buses and $12M for e-bikes
CoPIRG Advocate Alex Simon testifies in front of the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee in support of funding for electric school buses, e-bikes, and other measures to improve Colorado's air quality.
How to unlock savings with Colorado’s new electric lawn mower tax credit
All the info you need about rebates, tax credits and other discounts on electric lawn equipment in Colorado
Colorado surges past 100K electric vehicles on the road
CoPIRG highlights top 10 policies that helped accelerate EV adoption
Ten key electric vehicle policies on the road to 100,000
As Colorado surges past 100,000 electric vehicles on the road, we're looking back at an impressive list of policies that have fueled the growth in clean cars, trucks and buses.
