2018 CO Governor's race: on Energy & Oil
Jared Polis:
Increase regulatory incentives for renewables
Q: Consider climate change a critical threat, so limit the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Support participation in U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to climate change action?Jared Polis (D):
Yes to limiting greenhouse gases. Supports participation in Alliance. Introduced "100 by `50 Act" to transition to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Walker Stapleton (R): No to limiting greenhouse gases.
Says a major reason he is running is to "offer a full-throated defense of the state's oil-and-gas industry against [those] that want it regulated more tightly."
Q: Support government investment in renewable energy?
Polis: Yes. Increase regulatory incentives for energy efficiency & renewables.
Stapleton: No. Favors "free enterprise & open & competitive marketplace."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Colorado Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Walker Stapleton:
Full-throated defense of oil-and-gas deregulation
Q: Consider climate change a critical threat, so limit the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Support participation in U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to climate change action?Jared Polis (D):
Yes to limiting greenhouse gases. Supports participation in Alliance. Introduced "100 by `50 Act" to transition to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Walker Stapleton (R): No to limiting greenhouse gases.
Says a major reason he is running is to "offer a full-throated defense of the state's oil-and-gas industry against [those] that want it regulated more tightly."
Q: Support government investment in renewable energy?
Polis: Yes. Increase regulatory incentives for energy efficiency & renewables.
Stapleton: No. Favors "free enterprise & open & competitive marketplace."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Colorado Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Steve Barlock:
Water power, but not wind power
He thinks the next governor should tackle Colorado's dwindling water as the population grows by going to court to fight for water rights.
He also will demand more hydroelectric power and wants to see fewer subsidized wind turbines.
Source: Colorado Independent on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Sep 5, 2017
Steve Barlock:
State should not pick favorites in clean energy
I'm all for clean energy. We are a leader in Colorado. We have great outdoors, and that's what we're all about--keeping our environment clean. But when we have to give tax breaks to companies to come into
Colorado to compete with other people in Colorado, I'm against that. I'm against picking winners and losers, such as solar panels being tax-free in the state of Colorado.
Source: Westword.com on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Aug 17, 2017
George Brauchler:
Colorado joining Paris Accords is meaningless symbolism
When asked whether he would rescind the executive order if he's sworn in as governor in 18 months, Brauchler dismissed the question as meaningless. "Rescind an order˙that state agencies go out there and look for voluntary
compliance with emission standards we don't have yet? It's hard to know if it needs to be rescinded. It's a feel-good executive order. It is far more symbolic than it is substantive. This is more like a proclamation than an executive order."
Source: ColoradoPolitics.com on 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial race
Jul 12, 2017
John Hickenlooper:
Reduce greenhouse gas by 26% by 2025 and 35% by 2030
Gov. Hickenlooper declared that Colorado would join the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition supporting a global climate agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Hickenlooper's order set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent
by 2025 compared with 2012 levels and by 35 percent by 2030. He maintained that cheap natural gas and increasingly competitive wind and solar power cost would allow the state to achieve the goals, which are similar to those set in the 2015 Paris Accord.
Source: ColoradoPolitics.com on 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial race
Jul 12, 2017
Victor Mitchell:
Repeal misguided Paris Accords order on Day One
When asked whether he would rescind the executive order if he's sworn in as governor in 18 months, Mitchell responded, "When I am elected Governor, I will repeal this misguided order on Day 1.""We all want clean air, but Hickenlooper's rogue mandate
is not the answer. It will cost Colorado jobs and hit every consumer in the wallet. And all this harm for unknown benefits. Say NO loudly to this politically motivated action by our lame duck Governor."
Source: ColoradoPolitics.com on 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial race
Jul 12, 2017
Cary Kennedy:
Oil & gas are important, but protect public health
Gov. Hickenlooper will decide by May 18˙whether his Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) will appeal a˙court decision saying the COGCC˙must give more weight to health and safety than to development. How would Colorado's Democratic candidates
for governor handle this important oil-and-gas court ruling[Cary Kennedy's response:] Public health and safety must be our top priority. We can and must do more to protect public health and our communities.
Given the information that is publicly available I don't believe appealing the court's ruling is consistent with that priority. This is an important industry to Colorado and I'm confident together we can do more to improve safety for workers and
communities and protect public health and safety. This court ruling presents an opportunity to address the conflicting mission of the oil and gas commission and clarify the priority is public health and safety.
Source: Colorado Independent on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
May 15, 2017
Mike Johnston:
Balance oil & gas extraction with public safety
Gov. Hickenlooper will decide by May 18˙whether his Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) will appeal a˙court decision saying the COGCC˙must give more weight to health and safety than to development. How would Colorado's Democratic candidates
for governor handle this important oil-and-gas court ruling[Mike Johnston's response:] These student leaders have made the important point that seems so clear in light of the Firestone catastrophe:
Our first responsibility is to protect the health and safety of all Coloradans and then balance the reasonable extraction of our state's natural resources against that public safety.˙
The appellate court made clear that is the plain language of the statute, and I don't see why anyone would fight the state's commitment to ensure that public safety
Source: Colorado Independent on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
May 15, 2017
Noel Ginsburg:
Develop oil & gas resources while protecting environment
Gov. Hickenlooper will decide by May 18˙whether his Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) will appeal a˙court decision saying the COGCC˙must give more weight to health and safety than to development. How would Colorado's Democratic candidates for
governor handle this important oil-and-gas court ruling[Noel Ginsburg's response:] We need to do what's right for Colorado.
We should have clear oil & gas regulations that allow for the development of our natural resources while protecting our land, air, and health. Ensuring that Colorado has those kinds of regulations will be a continuing process, and
I am committed to ensuring that all voices have a seat at the table as we work together to protect public safety, preserve Colorado's beauty for future generations, respect property rights, and promote reasonable regulations.
Source: Colorado Independent on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
May 15, 2017
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