Center for the New Energy Economy
(2011; Colorado State University; 10 staff; cnee.colostate.edu)
Is “an initiative led by Colorado’s 41st Governor, Bill Ritter Jr. and assisted by a team of energy and environmental policy experts”. It strives to ensure a more sustainable energy future by providing policy-makers with the research, tools, and resources necessary to ensure a smoother transition towards a clean energy economy. CNEE is one of the twelve centers of the Powerhouse Energy Campus operated by the Energy Institute at Colorado State University.
Publications:
- The Clean Energy Policy Guide for State Legislatures (July 2017, 307p)
- Powering Forward: What Everyone Should Know About America’s Energy Revolution (March 2016, 304p)
- Reports
Tools:
- AEL Tracker: a database containing advanced energy legislation across the U.S.
- SPOT for Clean Energy: a hub of information on existing state clean energy policies as well as future policy opportunities.
Projects
Leadership: Bill Ritter, Jr. (Director)