Today the Gas and Oil Conservation Commission was in town for a public hearing on recent recommendations for a number of possible energy regulations. This was a big thing for our community and one of the industries that supports it and our livelyhhoods. I attended for a little while, I got there about 8:45 am and it was standing room only. To call it standing room is really a misnomer, as I was barely able to walk in the door and I couldn't see who was speaking. Although, I was told that it was Josh Penry, our senator, and he gave a speech in support of the gas and oil industry. In which, he warned of the repercussions to the economy, of the western slope of Colorado, if the regulations were too stringent and caused these oil and gas companies to leave the area. As we were walking in, they handed us sticker to wear that said "Gas and Oil Feed My Family" In comparison, as we(a couple of other Realtors) were leaving we saw a tent with food. Never ones to miss an opportunity, we headed over to partake and refill our coffee mugs. The gentlemen there asked what side we were there to support. I told him I supported coffee. He seemed to appreciate that. He then told us that if we were going to drink his coffee we needed to wear one of his stickers that said "Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Environment" and "I Support Wildlife". It was fairly obvious, after talking to him, that he wasn't from the area. I would have liked to hear more from the speakers, but it was hard to hear and the idea of standing there for hours wasn't appealing. The commission’s final energy regulations are expected out in July and I for one will be very interested in what they decide.
If you would like to learn out more or hear the public comments that took place today you can click on the following links:
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Website with audio -
http://oil-gas.state.co.us/RuleMaking/COGCC-Audio.cfm
Excerpt from Local Newspaper -
http://www.gjsentinel.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/breaking/entries/2008/06/10/commissioners_thankful_for_pub.html
Excerpt from Local Newspaper-
http://www.gjsentinel.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/breaking/entries/2008/06/10/thousands_pack_convention_cent.html
Summary of Josh Penry's Speech -
http://www.gjsentinel.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/breaking/entries/2008/06/10/lawmaker_invokes_black_sunday.html
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