Representative Junie Joseph Attends Clean Energy Legislative Academy, Champions Inclusive, Affordable Energy Future for Colorado

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July 11, 2025

GOLDEN, CO – Representative Junie Joseph proudly returned from the Clean Energy Legislative Academy (CELA) hosted by the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University, inspired and energized to advance bold, bipartisan clean energy solutions for Colorado.

Held in Golden, Colorado, from July 8th to July 11th, the Academy brought together a dynamic and diverse group of state legislators from across the country to exchange ideas, dive into emerging energy technologies, and explore practical, people-first policy strategies. Rep. Joseph joined with colleagues to examine the challenges and opportunities ahead as Colorado and the nation transition to a clean energy economy.

“As we craft energy policy, we must ask—who are we leaving behind in the discourse?” said Rep. Joseph. “This Academy reminded me that good energy policy must center people—especially those too often excluded from the conversation—while balancing environmental stewardship, economic resilience, and consumer protection.”

CELA sessions focused on supply and demand economics, transportation transformation, grid modernization, and equitable energy access. For Rep. Joseph, the experience reaffirmed the importance of affordability, consumer representation, and inclusive innovation—particularly as Colorado works to decarbonize its transportation system and empower communities to thrive in a clean energy future.

Rep. Joseph also announced that in the upcoming legislative session, she will prioritize transit equity legislation designed to help get more Coloradans out of their cars and into accessible, affordable public transportation—reducing emissions and expanding mobility options for working families and underserved communities. In addition, she plans to work on strengthening Colorado’s transmission infrastructure, a critical but often overlooked part of the energy system that ensures clean energy generated across the state can be reliably delivered where it's needed most.

“Clean energy isn’t just about solar panels and wind farms—it’s about affordable utility bills, accessible transit, and resilient local economies,” she said. “I’m committed to ensuring that our state’s clean energy transition doesn’t leave behind working families, rural communities, or those who already carry the heaviest burdens.”

As a member of the Colorado General Assembly, Rep. Joseph is a staunch advocate for energy equity and sustainable infrastructure. Her time at CELA has deepened her resolve to lead with practical, people-focused policy that cuts through partisan noise and delivers results for Coloradans. Representative Joseph currently sits on the Energy and Environment Committee and is the current Colorado State Lead for the National Caucus of Environmental Leaders (NCEL). 

For more information about CELA, visit cnee.colostate.edu/clean-energy-legislative-academy.