Colorado Officials Respond to Federal Rollback of Vehicle Emissions Standards
Colorado leaders say the state will continue prioritizing air quality and clean transportation initiatives as it reviews the impact of a federal decision to repeal the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding tied to vehicle emissions rules.
Colorado officials said the state will continue to prioritize air quality and public health following a federal decision to repeal the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding as it applies to new motor vehicles and engines and to roll back related vehicle emissions standards.
EPA’s action affects federal standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. In response, Gov. Jared Polis and leaders from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Energy Office said the state is reviewing the federal decision and assessing potential impacts.
State officials noted that transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in Colorado. They said the state will continue to advance policies to reduce emissions, expand consumer access to cleaner vehicles, and support emerging transportation technologies.
Colorado has implemented clean transportation initiatives in recent years, including expanding electric-vehicle charging infrastructure and promoting the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. More than 200,000 electric vehicles are currently registered in the state, and Colorado ranks among the top states nationally in electric vehicle sales share.
Officials said efforts to address vehicle emissions are intended to improve air quality, particularly in areas with heavy traffic and in communities disproportionately affected by transportation-related pollution.
The state said it will coordinate across agencies and with partners as it evaluates next steps related to the federal action.
