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Colorado air regulators propose higher fees for pollution permits and reports
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Colorado’s air quality agency plans to raise charges for air pollution permits and emissions reports for businesses that release even modest amounts of contaminants, potentially increasing fees by 65-70% over two years to generate $13.5-$14 million, according to state budget documents. The Air Pollution Control Division has proposed updates to two existing regulations. The changes…
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Colorado eyes shift in particulate oversight amid EV push
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Colorado’s Air Pollution Control Division proposed shifting oversight of solid particulates as small as one-seventh the width of a human hair from federal to state-only authority on Dec. 19, citing more than 20 years of compliance with national standards. The proposal seeks to repeal EPA-approved particulate controls in seven areas once out of compliance with…
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Ban on use of gas-powered lawn equipment went into effect June 1
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Using gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment during the summer is now banned in the Denver Metro/North Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Area, but only for government entities — for now. The Regional Air Quality Control Commission enacted a rule in 2024 banning the use of small gas-powered equipment by the government. This rule requires agencies and…
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Colorado and Denver sued for allegedly violating federal laws on large-building energy standards
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Colorado and the City of Denver are being sued in federal district court over rules requiring large buildings to meet new energy standards. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by apartment and hotel trade organizations against the state and the city alleges both violated federal laws prohibiting states and cities from setting more stringent energy use standards…
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Colorado and Denver sued for allegedly violating federal laws on large-building energy standards
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Colorado and the City of Denver are being sued in federal district court over rules requiring large buildings to meet new energy standards. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by apartment and hotel trade organizations against the state and the city alleges both violated federal laws prohibiting states and cities from setting more stringent energy use standards…
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Electric semi-tractor trucks on the menu at Air Quality Control Commission
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Colorado government officials started the process this week to require semi-tractor truck manufacturers and dealers to start pushing low-emission diesel trucks to Colorado customers. The rules would apply to all large trucks, like garbage or delivery vehicles. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission heard a presentation Tuesday from a Colorado Air Pollution Control Division representative about…
