Colorado’s Clean Energy Transition: How States Step up to Lead

While federal policies like the Inflation Reduction Act have not had the impact we'd hoped the clean energy transition, the real work of implementation is happening at the state and local levels. Colorado has emerged as a leader by committing resources, designing innovative programs, and building partnerships across utilities, nonprofits, government agencies, and entrepreneurs.
This session highlights Colorado as a case study in how states can “pick up the slack” and drive meaningful progress on decarbonization and equity. Speakers will explore the role of utilities, nonprofits that ensure vulnerable households benefit, government initiatives that set ambitious standards and mobilize funding, and entrepreneurs that are building scalable business models for residential retrofits. You'll hear from policymakers, implementers and practitioners the real world opportunities and challenges of tackling the clean energy transition in Colorado. Participants will leave with practical insights into how different stakeholders can align resources, overcome barriers, and create replicable frameworks for accelerating the clean energy transition in their own states.