Statement on Passage of Colorado Clean Air-Clean Jobs Act

Background: Yesterday the Colorado legislature approved the Clean Air-Clean Jobs Act, which will retire or retrofit older coal-fired power plants to embrace low-emission energy sources, such as natural gas. The following statement is from Regina Hopper, President and CEO of America's Natural Gas Alliance:

WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "We applaud the Colorado legislature for taking this historic step to create jobs and embrace greater use of clean energy. The work of those in Colorado where diverse stakeholders are standing together and identifying practical steps to advance both economic and environmental interests can serve as an example to the entire nation." 

"We are proud of the role that natural gas will play in helping clean the air and protect Colorado's great outdoors. Natural gas is available in abundance in Colorado and across the United States."

"We thank Governor Ritter for his leadership in working to get this measure approved, and we stand with the many Coloradans who look forward to seeing his signature on this landmark legislation."

America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) represents 34 of the nation's leading independent natural gas exploration and production companies. ANGA members are dedicated to increasing the appreciation of the environmental, economic and national security benefits of clean, abundant, American natural gas. Learn more about ANGA at http://www.anga.us.

SOURCE America's Natural Gas Alliance

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