From State Bill Colorado (www.statebill.com: Environmental advocates unveiled their 2009 legislative agenda, outlining energy-related proposals that help lead the way to a green recovery by building the New Energy Economy and by protecting our health and environment for Colorados long term economic opportunities. Conservationists are promoting green policies that create jobs and strengthen our economy, said Carrie Doyle, Executive Director of Colorado Conservation Voters. Investing in clean energy is step one, and step two is protecting Colorados health, water, and economy from unnecessary impacts of oil and drilling. Our states energy future must be Colorado Clean. This years environmental agenda focuses on the theme of energy and the economy, including both clean energy and Colorados oil and gas industry. The 2009 legislative package includes provisions to boost solar-powered homes, create transportation solutions to cut global warming pollution, protect Colorado from oil and gas drilling impacts, and provide rural Coloradans the same opportunities for energy efficiency improvements that Denver-metro residents now enjoy. Clean energy is a sunny spot in Colorados economy, said Pam Kiely, legislative program director of Environment Colorado. While many sectors are cutting back, renewable energy companies are pushing forward— creating 88000 jobs and spurring new manufacturing plants across Colorado. Solar home options legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Merrifield (D …
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