Yesterday morning, Colorado Representatives Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd voted to pass a budget reconciliation bill that would gut clean energy investments, despite their earlier public commitments to fight for these investments.
In response to this decision, Conservation Colorado’s CEO Kelly Nordini issued the following statement:
“Reps. Jeff Hurd and Gabe Evans turned their backs on Coloradans last night. Their votes will mean higher gas and electricity costs, tank the U.S. manufacturing resurgence, cede leadership to China and increase pollution exposure — all to benefit billionaires and corporate polluters.”
Conservation Colorado urges the U.S. Senate to reject this budget reconciliation bill, protect clean energy investments and prioritize the health and future of Colorado’s environment and communities.