Prospects Rise For Colorado Energy Office Renewal

DENVER (AP) – The Republican sponsor of a bill to save a Colorado energy agency added some elements enticing to Democrats and secured a high-ranking Democratic House co-sponsor, raising prospects that the office will be renewed in one form or another.
Sen. Ray Scott’s bill would promote oil and gas production and cut several renewable energy and energy efficiency programs implemented by the Colorado Energy Office, whose funding expires June 30.
Sen. Ray Scott (R) Grand Junction (cred