Colorado Voters to Decide on Proposed Ban of Natural Gas Bans
Colorado voters will decide on Initiative 177, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would prohibit bans on the sale and use of natural gas.
Denver, CO, August 6, 2026 —
Colorado voters will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment that could prevent local governments from banning the sale and use of natural gas within the state. Initiative 177, if passed, would enshrine protections for natural gas in the state constitution.
The initiative’s core aim is to prohibit any governmental entity in Colorado from enacting or enforcing bans on the sale or use of natural gas. This includes measures that would restrict new natural gas hookups in buildings or phase out existing natural gas infrastructure.
The details surrounding the specific language and potential implications of Initiative 177 are expected to be a focal point as the measure moves towards a statewide vote. Proponents argue that such a measure is necessary to ensure energy choice and prevent potentially costly mandates on consumers and businesses. Opponents, conversely, may raise concerns about the state’s energy future and environmental goals.
Further information regarding the specific wording of the amendment, the timeline for its appearance on the ballot, and the arguments presented by both supporters and opponents will be made available as the election cycle progresses. The outcome of this vote will have significant implications for the future of energy policy and infrastructure in Colorado.
Story summarized from the original created by Jesse Paul on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
