As the Western states face increasingly devastating wildfires and drought, they are also welcoming an influx of private investment in clean energy technology and advanced manufacturing. But leading companies, investors, and policymakers know there is much more to be done in the West to mitigate the economic risks of climate change and address rising costs in the energy system.
Our advocacy in the West
States in the West are seizing the economic opportunity of clean energy amid an unprecedented surge in private investment across the region. Ceres supports companies and investors as they advocate for Western states to embrace policies that will address rising energy costs and build a thriving and clean regional economy.
Where we work
Arizona
One of the fastest growing states in the country is also the site of some of the most robust private-sector clean energy activity, demonstrating why companies and investors have become powerful voices for climate and clean energy action in Arizona.
California
California is both one of the world’s largest economies and the country’s climate leader when it comes to state policy — long proving the economic case for robust sustainability policy.
Colorado
With the support of major employers that know a clean economy is a stronger and more resilient one, Colorado has acted decisively to maximize clean energy investment and cement itself as a national climate leader.
Corporate advocacy in action
Arizona Affordability Solutions
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and the state’s Energy Promise Task Force outlined recommendations, supported by Ceres and business leaders, to tackle energy demand and affordability challenges and drive towards a cleaner, more resilient economy.
Colorado Climate Roadmap
With support from Ceres and major businesses in the state, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis rolled out an updated plan laying out an all-of-government approach to reducing greenhouse gas pollution.
Advanced Clean Cars
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission voted to adopt the full Advanced Clean Cars program following years of advocacy from influential businesses across the state, becoming the first state in the interior to do so.
Arizona Lawn Day
Ceres coordinated more than 15 businesses and organizations to meet with Arizona policymakers outside the state Capitol, giving companies at the leading edge of clean energy an opportunity to make the case for strong policy support from the legislative and executive branches.
Utility Planning
More than a dozen Colorado businesses succesfully pushed for the state’s Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy to commit to phasing out coal from the state’s energy resource mix by 2030.
Arizona Corporation Commission
Companies pushed the Arizona Corporation Commission to advance a comprehensive clean energy package that included a carbon-free electricity standard with interim requirements.
The same year, Companies also successfully advocated for the passage of a Colorado law that requires owners of large buildings to track and report greenhouse gas emissions, part of a strategy to reduce these emissions over time.
Climate Action Plan
Colorado state lawmakers passed legislation that set statewide goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2050, heeding the call of major investors and companies in the state.
Latest updates on our work in the West
Apr 2, 2026
Ceres welcomes recommendations from Arizona Energy Taskforce to advance a cleaner, more competitive economy
Jul 9, 2024
Leaders from public and private sectors showcase clean energy and sustainability solutions at Nevada Sustainability Summit
Jun 27, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nevada Sustainability Summit to showcase action in private, public sectors to address key challenges
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