Representative Ed Perlmutter

“The dialogue taking place at events like this one [Focus the Nation] in Colorado are important in order to change the way we power this nation. In Colorado we are blessed with abundant sun and wind resources and world class research facilities and universities… As Congress debates upcoming climate change legislation, it is important to get input from all parties in order to create green collar jobs and clean up the environment.” Read more.

State Senator Rollie Heath

“America’s energy and climate situation presents both challenges and opportunities....Colorado is uniquely poised to be a national leader in new energy efforts...Energy and climate are critical national and worldwide concerns, so we’ll need all hands and minds on deck." Read more.

State Senator Joyce Foster

"America is moving in the right direction with Obama’s “New Energy Economy.” Colorado is one of the foremost leaders in developing, encouraging, and building new energy technology...Colorado is known for its mountains and its outdoor beauty, with strong government, business, and science leaders we can not only protect our environment but we can also brand Colorado as the future of energy production."Read more. 

State Representative Beth McCann

“As a state representative, I am very interested in working toward finding new energy solutions to help address global climate change and preserve our earth's resources. We are passing some legislation this year to encourage investment in renewable energy and to encourage individuals to be efficient in energy usage...Thanks for the work you do and for keeping this issue in the forefront of our consideration. We will work together to preserve our beautiful earth and more particularly, our colorful Colorado!”Read more.

Denver City Councilwoman Peggy Lehman

“Denver is actively involved in addressing clean and sustainable energy through a committed administrative initiative, Greenprint Denver, as well as a standing City Council committee. Denver is constantly striving to achieve better energy programs, for example by installing a solar panel farm at the Convention Center and at the Denver International Airport. The importance of this is always top consideration in crafting policy and we will continue to make it a priority as we move forward.”

Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown

“Our energy and climate crisis go hand in hand. We as a nation are living with the consequences of an outdated electrical grid, lack of energy storage solutions and years of scientific evidence suggesting our continued dependence on fossil fuels will be catastrophic on the earth’s climate and the future well being of the planet… As a nation we must advance these technologies and modernize our power grid, in doing so, we will create jobs, help us recover from our economic turmoil and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.” Read more.