ARVADA - On October 29, 2024, Governor Polis highlighted Colorado’s leadership in clean energy, investments in education, and promotion of healthy civic engagement for all Coloradans.

The Governor took part in the Colorado Afterschool Partnership Fall Conference, to discuss Colorado’s work to support  out-of-school educators for their work to help Colorado students succeed . In 2023, Governor Polis signed a bipartisan law to make a major state investment in afterschool education opportunities to get every student on track to math proficiency. These investments provide support for math instruction and improvement for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

“Investing in our students’ success is an investment in our state's future. I am grateful to all the educators across the state who work tirelessly to provide the support and instruction for Colorado students to succeed well beyond the classroom. No student should feel left behind, and afterschool programs are critical to ensure students thrive,” said Governor Polis.

The Governor then participated virtually in the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Conference focused on solutions for low-cost energy. Colorado’s energy sector is a model for the nation, creating jobs and strengthening the economy.

“As Chair of the National Governors Association I work with Governors from across the country and aisle on the issues that matter most to the people we serve, and today I was glad to join my fellow Governors Stitt and Governor Dunleavy to discuss our work on energy, as well as Colorado’s national leadership on technologies that lower energy costs, protect our air quality, and ensure clean drinking water for all Coloradans,” said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis also spoke at the Energy M&A and Financing Forum to promote Colorado’s nation leading work in innovative clean energy solutions, ranking 4th in cleantech employment, 2nd in the nation for electric vehicle sales, and 8th nationally for wind, solar, and storage.

“In Colorado, we are taking a market-driven, sector-by-sector approach to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. By doing so, we are delivering real results while creating good-paying jobs and reducing costs for Colorado consumers,” said Governor Polis.

Later today, the Governor will tour Northglenn City Hall, the first net-zero emissions municipal building in Colorado. New clean-energy buildings like this one are helping the state reach the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. The State is proud to support the installation of nine public charging ports through the Charge Ahead Colorado grant program and eight charging ports for fleet vehicles through the Fleet-ZERO grant program at the Northglenn City Hall.

“Colorado is leading the way in bringing more jobs, cleaner energy, and saving Coloradans money on energy bills. The Northglenn City Hall, the first net-zero municipal building in Colorado, is a reflection of how far Colorado has come in creating clean energy infrastructure that will help power a bright future for our state,” said Governor Polis.

The Governor will take part in a discussion at Front Range Community College about the importance of civic engagement in Colorado at the News & Democracy Discussion Panel. The event invites leaders from across Colorado to partake in a panel discussion on the importance of free and fair elections.

“Each of us has a role to play in building and sustaining a strong, healthy democracy. That’s what civic engagement is all about and thank you to Front Page for being an important part of the media ecosystem here in Colorado, and continuing to promote a Colorado for all,” said Governor Polis.