Author: Tracee Bentley
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Working together toward an energy policy for Colorado’s future
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Tracee Bentley As we turn to a new year, the Centennial State’s momentum is palpable, which makes the first weeks of 2019 so crucial to working toward continued success. Gov. Jared Polis has inherited a newly-elected, Democratic legislature, granting his party the leading role in shaping Colorado public policy for years to come. The same…
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CON | Prop 112 would ban energy development, shatter Colorado’s economy
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The one thing Proposition 112 has managed to achieve is uniting Coloradans in opposing it. Extreme to its very core, this measure – which would put 94 percent of private land in the top five oil and natural gas producing counties off limits to new energy development – has drawn bipartisan opposition from all corners…
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House Dem leader misses mark — and goes out on a limb — in support of Prop. 112
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Colorado’s natural gas and oil industry prides itself on working with both Democrats and Republicans in growing our economy, protecting our environment, and providing jobs and opportunity to the hard-working people of our state. That is why it was so unfortunate to see Colorado House Majority Leader KC Becker throw her support behind Proposition 112…
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Colorado’s energy industry powers a high standard of living for Colorado families
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Each year, the Colorado Petroleum Council hosts an annual luncheon and dialogue on the state of the energy industry in Colorado and the Mountain West. Especially during this time of increasingly heated political debate, we find it critically important to come together at today’s gathering and discuss a wide range of issues, from public policy…
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Report: Natural gas, oil support progress and opportunity in Colorado
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Natural gas and oil touch nearly every aspect of life in Colorado – with responsible, well-regulated development that protects the environment and public health, creating jobs and opportunity while providing significant support for public services, including the state’s education system. That’s the broad message contained in a new report, “Progress and Opportunity,” just released by American Petroleum…
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Legislature ensured safety, vitality of Colorado’s oil and gas economy
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Working together works. Colorado’s just-completed legislative session proved that the natural gas and oil industry, state regulators and other stakeholders could collaborate on effective energy regulation that strengthens safe and responsible natural gas and oil production – benefiting the state economy and individual Coloradans. This session we saw legislation passed to bolster protections for mineral…
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THE PODIUM | Environmental stewardship comes naturally to those who work Colorado’s land
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Coloradans, by virtue of our surrounding beauty, are environmentalists. We respect the land, our water, and our air while we enjoy our earth’s resources. For those of us for whom the land and its vast resources are our livelihood, we are encouraged to see the momentous strides to bolster American security, economic growth and environmental…
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Natural gas and oil industry addresses climate change through innovation
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The natural gas and oil industry has made significant strides enhancing American security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The industry is leading the energy renaissance with the advancement of technology that allows for precise, efficient exploration and development with minimal environmental impact. Not only is environmental stewardship important to millions of Coloradans, it’s important to…
