Congratulations to Senator-elect John Hickenlooper for his recent win to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate. As a geologist, he understands the science and the urgency to transition to a 100 percent renewable energy economy with net-zero emissions by 2050. I am thrilled he supports a job-creating plan for the U.S. that includes government-funded climate technology research, reinventing America’s transportation system, increased energy efficiency, and job training for people transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry into green jobs. These plans can make America a global leader in climate technology.
As an experienced politician, Hickenlooper understands that ambitious transitions are expedited by smart policy. By implementing a carbon dividend plan we can promote U.S. economic growth. It is a critical component that provides necessary market incentives to quickly lower carbon emissions without using government regulation. Revenue generated from a price on carbon would be returned directly to American taxpayers as a dividend, more than offsetting any potential increase in energy costs.
With Hickenlooper’s leadership, may 2021 begin an accelerated path toward a clean energy economy for all.
Susan Atkinson Durango
