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Pub. Date
2020.
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The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) supports Renewable and Clean Energy projects to spark efforts in reaching Colorado's 2040 100% renewable energy goal. Set-aside funding is available to support planning and implementation efforts in the area of renewable and clean energy.
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Issue brief volume 20-04
Pub. Date
2020.
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Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure like the electrical grid are increasing as advanced technology becomes more integrated into how energy systems operate. This issue brief provides an overview of critical infrastructure, discusses a 2019 cyber attack on the U.S. electrical grid, and summarizes state and federal legislation addressing security for critical infrastructure.
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2023.
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Drought, exacerbated by hotter temperatures, declining levels of precipitation, dry soils, and overuse in the Lower Basin have put the state's namesake river - as well as our communities and economies - in peril. In SB23-295, the General Assembly charged the Task Force with providing recommendations for legislation to address drought in the Colorado River Basin and ensure the state can meet its interstate commitments related to the Colorado River...
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2022.
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The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) authorizes $1.2 trillion to be spent over five years for transportation, water, energy, resiliency, and broadband. Of this amount, $550 billion is new spending and $650 billion is reauthorized spending from the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and other previous authorizations. The majority of state funding in the IIJA is allocated through formulas, but the act also authorizes...
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2002.
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The purpose of this plan is to identify visual intrusions or adverse visual elements within the Colorado Department of Transportation right-of-way along the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway. The plan's intent is to improve the scenic quality of the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway noticeably and to enhance the viewer's experience.
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2019.
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Traffic congestion has a negative impact on the economy and the environment. Vehicles are the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and one of the two main contributors to ozone pollution, and growth in vehicles miles traveled (VMT) leads to increased emissions. The rise in VMT contributes to the worsening air quality problem. Therefore, the State of Colorado must develop methods to manage and reduce overall transportation demand on the...