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Policies in Colorado focused on reducing CO2-emissions are increasingly dictating energy production, energy use, and energy prices.

Historically, electricity in Arizona has come at an affordable price which has added to the state’s attractiveness for both businesses and households alike.

Aside from its reliance on the coastal refinery network, Oregon has traditionally had access to relatively affordable and reliable energy sources.

From 2011 to 2023, Iowa’s Energy Competitiveness Index rank improved from 15th to 4th best in the nation.

Colorado is a major oil and gas producing state, producing nearly half a million barrels of oil per day and over 5 Billion Cubic Feet per day of natural gas.

This analysis details the impacts across the economy, public revenue, and GHG emissions, resulting from an oil and gas permitting ban outlined in SB24-159.

A national and even global transition away from coal and towards wind, solar and natural gas generation is occurring; the policy question for states like Arizona is how to conduct this change in a way that

The Colorado Competitiveness Energy Index is based on 10 state-level, sector-specific data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

In an ideal end state, Colorado’s energy would be affordable, reliable, and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. Colorado has an opportunity to be a leader and national role model: a blue st

Between the 2019 and 2022 Colorado Legislative sessions, over 55 pieces of legislation passed that were aimed at complying with climate objectives.

Background information and recommendations to meet challenges facing Colorado’s water supply at the state and local level.

Housing affordability remains a top issue facing Coloradans. With rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and complex land-use regulations, the outlook for housing development in th

Governor Polis has declared that Colorado will rely on 100% renewable electricity by 2040, a goal that surpasses even that of President Biden, although achieving such targets will not come without economic

The Common Sense Institute analyzes the late February 2021 commercial building owners survey and provide suggestions on several costs to study further to better understand the impacts of forced electrificat

If you live in Denver, your sales taxes are set to increase on January 1st. $40,000,000 will be to fund yet to be identified projects to address climate change and emission reductions.

Common Sense Institute examines the economic impacts of just one of the recommended new rule changes from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation: State-determined wildlife habitats.

This report examines the projections of past oil and gas setback studies and how they can be applied to future analysis in response to 2020 ballot measures.

In this analysis, CSPR explores the potential property tax revenues from proposed near-term oil and natural gas development in Colorado.

Test alternative ways to comply with Colorado’s new greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions targets.

The Statewide Cost of Prohibitions, Restrictions and Regulatory Uncertainty in Colorado’s Energy Sector

The Economic and fiscal impacts of 2018 Proposition 112. Increasing the oil and gas setback requirement to 2,500 feet in Colorado.

Technology and prices have led to the following observations about Colorado oil and gas industry…

A 2,000-foot statewide setback for oil and gas wells could result in slower economic growth for Colorado’s economy and state revenue…

Low Colorado oil and gas prices to have cascading effect on state production and revenues