Governor Jared Polis announced new measures to expand access to affordable renewable energy in Colorado, USA.
These include an executive action to prioritise clean energy across state agencies and the launch of the Colorado Energy Savings Navigator (CESN) – a digital platform that connects residents to over 600 energy rebates and 18 bill assistance programmes.
“Today we are taking action to ensure that Coloradans can easily access clean energy savings, especially ones that expire soon,” said Governor Polis.
“We continue to do all we can to make people aware of how you can reduce costs on energy bills and keep money in your pocket.”
With average household energy costs in Colorado projected to rise by up to $500 annually by 2035 due to new federal policies, Colorado’s steps aim to lower energy bills, speed up clean energy development, and secure economic certainty for businesses.
Public Utilities Commission Director Rebecca White said the CESN tool was designed to solve the “time-consuming” process of accessing rebates.
Environmental and energy leaders welcomed the announcement. “This Executive Action will give people tools they need to save money on energy and accelerate clean energy deployment,” said Kelly Nordini, CEO of Conservation Colorado.
Washington targets renewables
The signing of Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy Sources and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 7 2025, heralded the end of subsidies for renewable energy projects in the US.
The Executive Order cited costs to taxpayers and dependency on supply chains “controlled by foreign adversaries” as the motivations behind cutting the tax cuts.
In cutting discounts for wind and solar projects, the US plans to revert its focus to fossil fuels.
In retaliation, Colorado Governor’s executive action instructs state agencies to streamline project development and maximise federal tax credit opportunities before they expire.
Advanced Energy United’s Emilie Olson commented: “It sends a clear signal that Colorado will move forward in spite of Washington, D.C.”
