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What Does the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Mean for Climate Emissions and Clean Energy?

July 7, 2022

Governor Ritter discusses his thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA. The discussion covers impacts on the EPA, Colorado, and all Americans, as well as how CNEE continues to guide the conversation around the transition to clean energy.

View the article here.

CNEE to Co-host Conveners’ Network Webinar – The Evolving Technology Landscape for Gas-fired Electricity Generation on June 2nd.

May 19, 2022

Reducing emissions from the electricity sector requires a shift to low- and zero-emitting technologies overtime. Join the Conveners’ Network for a webinar exploring low- and zero-carbon technologies available for natural gas-fired electricity generation. Sign up here to attend the webinar on June 2nd from 2-3:30 PM ET.

CNEE Research Internship Opportunity for Graduate Students

May 13, 2022

Colorado State University’s Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) paid research intern to join our team. This internship is a unique opportunity for a current graduate student interested in learning about clean energy policy. The successful applicant will work closely with our Research Manager, Assistant Director, CNEE’s expert staff, and other student interns on a variety of projects, including the Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker (AEL Tracker), the State Policy Opportunity Tracker for Clean Energy (SPOT for Clean Energy), and the Clean Energy Legislative Academy.

Interested graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Governor Ritter to Speak at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference on May 24

May 12, 2022

The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on Alaska’s energy future and the intersection of economic development, long-term sustainability, and energy independence. Governor Ritter will present on “The Past, Present and Future of our Energy Systems” and will moderate a panel between Governor Dunleavy (AK) and Governor Edwards (LA) on “The Politics of Energy”.

Please register for the three-day conference here

We’re Hiring!

May 3, 2022

CNEE is currently accepting applications for a graduate student intern, an Administrative Coordinator, and an Executive Assistant. All three positions offer opportunities to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment in support of CNEE’s mission to convene and provide technical assistance to state governors, regulators, legislators, tribes, communities, utilities, and other stakeholders to facilitate discussions and inspire the creation of policies that promote a just and equitable transition to a clean energy economy.

Learn more about and apply for these positions using the links below.

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.

Graduate Student Intern

Administrative Coordinator

Executive Assistant