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In a groundbreaking move, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced today that the state has set ambitious new clean energy goals for 2030 in an effort to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. The announcement comes as part of a larger push by the state to transition to renewable energy sources and decrease its reliance on fossil fuels.Under the new clean energy goals, Colorado aims to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, a significant increase from the current target of 50%. In addition, the state has set a goal of reducing carbon emissions from the electricity sector by 90% below 2005 levels by 2030. These goals are part of the state's broader efforts to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040.Governor Polis emphasized the urgency of taking action on climate change, stating that "we cannot afford to wait any longer to address the existential threat of climate change. The time to act is now, and Colorado is leading the way in setting ambitious clean energy goals that will help protect our environment for future generations."The announcement was met with praise from environmental advocates and renewable energy industry leaders, who see Colorado's new clean energy goals as a major step forward in the fight against climate change. "By setting these ambitious targets, Colorado is showing that it is possible to transition to a clean energy future while creating new jobs and economic opportunities for our state," said Brad Smith, CEO of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society.In order to achieve these goals, Colorado will need to significantly increase its investments in renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind and solar power, as well as energy storage and grid modernization technologies. The state is also exploring ways to incentivize electric vehicle adoption and increase energy efficiency in buildings and homes.As Colorado continues to make strides towards a cleaner energy future, Governor Polis hopes that other states will follow suit and take bold action to address climate change. "We cannot afford to sit idly by while our planet heats up and our future hangs in the balance. Colorado is leading the way, and I urge other states to join us in this critical fight for our planet's future," he said.