A message from Senator Michael Bennet

1 BIG THING: WELCOMING CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING FOR COLORADO

Welcoming EPA Clean Energy Funding with Senator Hickenlooper

What happened: This week, we welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that Colorado will receive nearly $330 million to reduce greenhouse gas pollution. These grants will decarbonize homes and businesses and address methane pollution from landfills and mines across our state.

What I believe: With the Inflation Reduction Act, we made the biggest climate investment in American history, and Colorado is uniquely positioned to benefit from it as it continues to lead the country’s clean energy transition. I’m pleased the EPA is working with local leaders to ensure these investments reach every corner of our state.

2. SECURING NEARLY $500 MILLION FOR COLORADO

Good news: In just the past month, Colorado has received nearly $500 million in new federal funding. These investments will support communities across Colorado as they work to expand high-tech manufacturing facilities, create jobs, and improve our state’s roads and bridges.

What’s next: I’m grateful to have helped secure many of these investments and I’ll continue my work to ensure Colorado receives as much federal funding as possible.

3. CHEERING ON COLORADO’S OLYMPIANS

Cheering on Team USA: This week, the 2024 Olympic Games kicked off in Paris, France and I’m thrilled that over two dozen Coloradans have qualified to compete in 14 different sports. Learn more about the Coloradans competing here. 

4. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

• Great news: two Colorado high school students were named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Congratulations to Centennial’s Rachel Cooper and Westminster’s Siddharth Nareddy on this incredible honor.
• As smoke from Canadian wildfires blows over Colorado, review these important resources and learn how to protect your health.

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