Supporting good jobs, strong communities, and responsible oil and natural gas development to power Colorado's economic future

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Our Mission

Protecting Colorado’s Environment, Economy, and Energy Independence

Protecting

our state, our families, and our communities by supporting responsible oil and natural gas development and advocating for public policies that make sense for Colorado.

Colorado

is a unique and wonderful place to raise a family. But costs are rising, national organizations are trying to influence our way of life, and our own state government is trying to restrict business and employment opportunities in Colorado. We support common sense public policies that will support our Colorado’s people while ensuring we have the energy we need.

Environment:

living in Colorado or running a business here comes with a responsibility to ensure this state’s unique environment will remain healthy for future generations. We are support responsible oil and natural gas development balanced with protecting the environment around us.

Economy:

We support oil and natural gas development that powers our economy, provides over 300,000 jobs in Colorado, and keeps electricity prices down.

Energy Independence:

an independent Colorado is a strong Colorado. We produce energy for our state and the nation, reducing our reliance on foreign sources of energy.

"Fracking is good for the country's energy supply, our national security, our economy, and our environment." - Senator John Hickenlooper

Colorado’s energy industry contributes billions to our state’s economy and supports hundreds of thousands of reliable, good jobs. Get answers to common questions about fracking and see why our state’s oil and natural gas industry is vital to Colorado’s future.

Colorado Oil & Natural Gas Facts

> 300,000

Jobs supported by Colorado's oil and natural gas industry

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50%

Emissions reduced in Colorado thanks to natural gas

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$48 Billion

Contributed to Colorado's economy by oil and natural gas

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Protect Colorado called the deal a win for all Coloradans. “Now is the time for Colorado to come together,” the group said in a July 24 statement. “We will continue to do our part to help Colorado’s communities thrive and grow, to provide good jobs for Coloradans, and to be a cornerstone in rebuilding the economy we share.”

by S&P Global | August 19, 2020

“Today, [Protect Colorado] presented boxes of signatures from Coloradans who support consumer choice for natural gas and ballot cost transparency. The display of support comes nearly one week after the industry’s deal with Gov. Jared Polis to avoid oil and natural gas ballot battles.”

by Joey Bunch (Colorado Politics) | July 30, 2020

“Now is the time for Colorado to come together. We appreciate the Governor’s call to allow time for SB 181 to be implemented properly and thank him for his commitment to oppose divisive and expensive ballot fights for the next two years… We will continue to do our part to help Colorado’s communities thrive and grow, to provide good jobs for Coloradans, and to be a cornerstone in rebuilding the economy we share.”

by Protect Colorado | July 24, 2020