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News Release | CoPIRG

Landmark Policy Reduced Energy Use by Equivalent of 100,000 Homes

On the 5 year anniversary of the passage of Colorado’s landmark energy efficiency policy, CoPIRG Foundation joined other energy efficiency advocates to celebrate the result - 800 million KWh in savings for Colorado individuals and businesses, equivalent to 100,000 typical homes.

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News Release | CoPIRG | Higher Ed

CoPIRG Calls for Congress to Stop Student Loan Rate Hike

Today a Colorado consumer advocacy group, CoPIRG, called on Colorado’s Congressional delegation to put aside politics and prevent interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans from doubling on July 1 for nearly 7.5 million students. Without Congressional action, interest rates will increase from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.

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Report | CoPIRG | Tax

Picking Up the Tab

Some U.S.-based multinational firms or individuals avoid paying U.S. taxes by transferring their earnings to tax haven countries with minimal or no taxes. These tax haven users benefit from their access to America’s markets, workforce, infrastructure and security; but they pay little or nothing for it—violating the basic fairness of the tax system and forcing other taxpayers to pick up the tab.

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Media Hit | Health Care

Local Health-care education is urged

The more people and small employers know about the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the easier it will be for them to find the best health-insurance plan for themselves or their employees, an organizer for the Colorado Public Interest Research Group said Monday.

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Thousands Missing Out on Energy Rebates

A new report shows thousands of Coloradans are missing out on energy savings because of the side of the street that they live on. The scenario that plays out across the state, including in Grand Junction where Xcel grids meet Grand Valley Power grids.

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The Other Side of the Street, Energy Cost Savings

A new report shows thousands of Coloradans are missing out on energy cost savings based on what side of the street they live on.

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Media Hit | Financial Reform

Bank of America leads charge in fee changes

Bank of America  customers will now pay $5 a month for purchases they make with their debit cards as the bank moves to recoup an estimated $6.6 billion in lost revenue.

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Media Hit | Food

Opinion: Glass Half Full...of Corn Syrup

Opinion piece by Director Danny Katz on ending agricultural subsidies that fuel obesity.

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Tools & Resources

  • Keep High-Speed Rail On Track
    In 20 years, Colorado highways will be packed with a million more cars. Tell the Governor: Bring high-speed rail to Colorado.
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  • STOP TAX DODGERS
    Corporate tax avoidance cost taxpayers $100 billion last year. We're working to close the loopholes that allow companies to avoid paying the taxes they owe.
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  • Reclaim Democracy
    The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision ushered in an era of unprecedented spending by big money in our elections, but we're working to return our democracy back to the principle of "one person, one vote."
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  • ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON ENERGY SAVINGS?
    Thousands of Coloradans miss out on potential energy-efficiency savings simply because of inconsistencies between our state’s utilities.
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