The Energy You Live By
Why Natural Gas Works for Colorado
Natural gas powers irrigation, crop drying, greenhouse heating, and cold storage – keeping food affordable from farm to table. Without it, costs rise for producers and families alike.
Powering Peace of Mind For Less
For many Coloradans, energy affordability isn’t just a talking point – it’s a monthly reality. Rising costs hit working-class families the hardest, especially those living paycheck to paycheck. Natural gas provides a reliable, cost-effective option that helps keep energy bills manageable and homes livable year-round.
Fueling the Workforce That Keeps Colorado Moving
Hispanic families make up a large portion of Colorado’s workforce in agriculture, construction, healthcare, hospitality, and tourism – all sectors that rely heavily on natural gas. Reliable access to natural gas decreases costs for workers and consumers alike, promoting economic opportunity within some of the state’s most dynamic communities.
Keeping Prices Down and Communities Strong
When energy costs rise, so do prices for food, goods, and services. Natural gas helps control those costs – keeping grocery prices lower, restaurants open, and community services affordable. Natural gas supports the people who make Colorado work – and helps ensure no community is left behind in the state’s energy future.
Fueling the Industries That Keep Colorado Moving
Natural gas is more than just a home heating source – it’s a quiet workhorse behind the industries that drive Colorado’s economy. From farms and hospitals to breweries and ski resorts, it delivers the dependable, cost-effective energy that helps businesses stay open, workers stay employed, and communities stay strong. It’s the energy you live by – every day, in more places than you might expect.
195,000+ Jobs In Agriculture
Natural gas supports one of Colorado’s largest and most essential industries. It powers irrigation, crop drying, greenhouse heating, food processing, and cold storage. Agriculture contributes approximately $47 billion to the state’s economy and supports more than 195,000 jobs. Higher energy costs for producers translate to higher food prices for families. Natural gas helps keep the entire food supply chain – from field to table – affordable and reliable.
45% of Brewing Energy Comes From Natural Gas
Colorado’s breweries are iconic – and energy-intensive. About 45 percent of brewing energy use comes from natural gas, primarily for heating water and boiling wort. The brewing industry supports over 61,000 jobs and contributes $13 billion to the state’s economy. Stable natural gas prices allow breweries to control costs, stay competitive, and lower their emissions.
74% of Hospitals Rely On Natural Gas For Heating
Roughly 74 percent of hospitals use natural gas for space heating, and 80 percent rely on it for water heating. It also powers sterilization equipment and emergency backup systems. With more than 744,000 jobs supported statewide and $148 billion in annual economic output, the healthcare system depends on reliable energy to ensure continuous, life-saving operations.
$60 Billion Tourism Economy
Ski resorts and tourism facilities rely on natural gas to power snowmaking systems, heat lodges, provide hot water, and fuel restaurants and guest services. Colorado’s tourism economy supports more than 620,000 jobs and generates over $60 billion in annual activity. For this sector, energy reliability directly translates to guest satisfaction and local job security.
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