The State of Colorado's work to address climate change is a cross-agency effort.
Explore this section to learn more about what various state agencies do.
More questions? Contact us at climate@state.co.us.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) supports farmers and ranchers in managing their land and animals in a way that creates climate benefits.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE)'s Office of Just Transition assists communities and workers who have been or will be adversely affected by the closure of coal mines and coal-fired power plants in Colorado.
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) supports efforts by local governments to implement climate resilience projects. DOLA's Resiliency Office works across state agencies as well as with local, state, federal, commercial, and non-governmental partners to understand and adapt to shifting environmental, social, and economic conditions.
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages and conserves Colorado’s natural resources and works to limit the impacts of climate change while also helping communities, ecosystems, and wildlife adapt to our warming planet.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) promotes healthy people in healthy places. CDPHE works to research, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution, prevent climate-related health impacts, and promote environmental justice.
Among the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)’s many responsibilities is implementing balanced regulation for Colorado industries, and protecting consumers. When it comes to climate, DORA is the home of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which has three commissioners responsible for regulating investor-owned gas and electric utilities. Climate action initiatives and regulations are addressed through utilities’ Energy Resource Plans. Plans include renewable and energy-efficiency goals, and the adoption of equity initiatives, performance-based regulations and Clean Heat Plans.
The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) sponsors and hosts a variety of volunteer opportunities that help the environment and address climate-related impacts. There are also several efforts that provide financial support for a variety of climate and environmental causes.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is working to increase the number of electric and clean vehicles on the road, expand transportation options, and mitigate transportation climate impacts.
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) develops programs and promotes energy policies to fight climate change, improve air quality, and save Coloradans money.
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) supports business growth and job creation across regions, industries and sectors, including clean tech and businesses innovating new, climate friendly technologies or processes.