Co-sponsored by the JP Morgan Center for Commodities, CU Denver Business School

The state of Colorado is a leader in energy development, regulations and targets for sustainability. Following the passing of the Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations bill (SB181) during 2019’s legislative session, new rules for oil and gas development are being created and implemented, with more local communities’ input into those rules.

Coal plants are being phased out, and new solar and wind installations are rapidly enhancing the state’s renewable energy portfolio.

How can we build an efficient, safe and diverse energy portfolio that quickly transitions Colorado to a more sustainable and renewable future, all the while considering the diverse viewpoints of stakeholders in this complex and often contentious dialogue on Colorado’s energy future?

Our panelists will help us to navigate these challenging issues.

Panelists: 

Jeff Lyng
Director, Energy and Environmental Policy, Xcel Energy

Kelly Nordini
Executive Director, Conservation Colorado

Lance Titus
Managing Director of Business Development, Origination and Structured Transactions, Uniper Global Commodities

Will Toor
Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office

Moderators: 

Yosef Bonaparte
Director, JP Morgan Center for Commodities, CU Denver Business School

Mark Safty
Wirth Chair Scholar in Residence and Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado School of Law