Author
Dan West
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Unlocking Clean Energy Abundance in the West: Five Pragmatic Policy Recommendations for Western Governors
Energy demand growth in the American West is rising faster than any other region in the U.S., driven by electrification, industrial reshoring, and the rise of AI data centers. Western states have large clean energy resource potential that remains untapped due to outdated policies, but Western governors are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of energy policy modernization. CATF offers…
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Continuing Leadership: Progress in reducing emissions during Colorado’s 2025 legislative session
During Colorado’s recent legislative session, CATF worked with the state and stakeholders to help pass several bills that help the state maintain its national leadership in reducing harmful air pollution and transitioning to a clean energy economy. Thanks to strong and consistent signals set by Governor Jared Polis and his…
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Hitting the ground running: Climate and clean energy progress in New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session
New Mexico has a unique combination of a large oil and gas industry and political ambition for climate policy.
