Published on May 17, 2024
SB24-095 proposes additional strategies so Colorado will reach attainment levels and avoid a potential “extreme” designation under the Clean Air Act. If legislators are committed to improving the state’s air quality, they should support this bill. For years, the legislature has passed regulations targeting the energy industry, but little has been done to address other significant sources of high emissions. SB24-095 uses incentives instead of penalties to do four things:
It helps disproportionately impacted communities. Not only does the bill benefit low-to moderate-income Coloradans, cutting emissions helps those who live in neighborhoods near highways that are hit the hardest by pollution.
1. Regional Air Quality Council https://raqc.egnyte.com/dl/BO9JptnDlm
2. Ibid. https://raqc.org/document/2021-modeling-forum-local-source-apportionment/
3. The International Council on Clean Transportation
https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/US-TRUE-emissions-distribution-oct2020.pdf
4. CDPHE https://coepht.colorado.gov/asthma-data
5. Valley CAN https://valleycan.org/titu-about/
6. https://www.mowdownpollution.org