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Colorado Expands Natural Gas, Oil Regulatory Body to Oversee Alternative Energies - Natural Gas Intelligence

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis earlier this week (May 22) stamped a slew of legislation that aims to propel the state toward its target of 100% renewable energy by 2040, including a bill rebranding and expanding oversight for the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

State Senate Bill (SB) 23-285, aka Energy & Carbon Management Regulation in Colorado, takes effect July 1. It changes the name of the COGCC to the Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC). The legislation also expanded regulatory authority over state underground natural gas storage and geothermal resources.

“From bold investments in emerging energy technologies from carbon capture to geothermal, we are making sure Colorado continues to lead on this important work” to achieve 100% renewable energy...

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