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The Clean Energy Economy



The Clean Energy Economy: Colorado

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PRESS RELEASE: Colorado Clean Energy Economy Jobs Grew Twice as Fast as Overall Jobs – Pew Charitable Trusts, June 10, 2009

"I am very proud that Pew Charitable Trust is confirming our vision to transform Colorado into a national and international leader on new energy," said Governor Bill Ritter. "We have been extremely deliberate about rebuilding our state's economy and converting it to a sustainable and knowledge-based one. The Pew Report is an important affirmation of our efforts."
-Colorado Governor Bill Ritter

 Colorado Governor Bill Ritter

Colorado has a large and fast-growing piece of America's clean energy economy. The state had more than 17,000 jobs in the clean energy economy in 2007. Colorado has also attracted more than $620 million in venture capital in the past three years—the fifth-largest amount in the nation—three quarters of which has been invested in clean energy generation. Jobs in the state's Clean Energy category grew 50 percent between 1998 and 2007; the Energy Efficiency sector grew 56 percent in the same time. Colorado's Greening Government goals could bring greater efficiency gains yet, as state offices aim to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent, paper use by 20 percent, water consumption by 10 percent and state vehicle petroleum consumption by 25 percent by 2012.

 

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