Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans has criticized state energy regulations and policies in a series of recent posts on his social media account, focusing on the impact these measures have on energy production, utility costs, and public health.
On January 30, 2026, Evans wrote: “Colorado creates some of the cleanest energy in the world. But radical state regulations push production overseas, raising carbon emissions and weakening America’s energy independence. That’s bad for families, bad for the environment and bad for America.”
The following day, January 31, 2026, he addressed rising utility bills: “Colorado families keep getting hit with increased energy bills, yet @GovofCO brags that our state has some of the most affordable utilities in the nation. The truth? Energy mandates and a PUC controlled by his own state Dems are driving up costs and decreasing reliability.”
In a post dated February 1, 2026, Evans linked higher living costs to broader societal impacts: “When energy policies drive up the cost of living, families lose more than money — they lose access to care. Public health starts with affordability, jobs, and economic stability.”
Evans’ comments reflect ongoing debates within Colorado regarding environmental policy and its effects on local economies. The state’s efforts to transition toward cleaner energy sources have been met with both praise for environmental leadership and criticism from those concerned about potential increases in consumer costs and reliability issues.
