Energy Independence Starts Beneath Our Feet
Colorado: The Future “Iceland of the Rockies”
Colorado isn’t waiting for the future — we’re building it.
For more than a century, oil and gas powered Colorado’s growth. It created jobs, built communities, and strengthened our economy. That history matters — and we honor it.
But today, technology, economics, and environmental responsibility give Colorado the chance to write the next chapter.
We now have the ability to transition from aging fossil-fuel systems to geothermal — a clean, stable, locally controlled energy source drawn directly from Colorado soil.
And the best part?
We’re not starting from zero. Colorado is already doing it.
Geothermal Already Powers Colorado Communities
Across the state, geothermal isn’t theory — it’s infrastructure in use.
In Pagosa Springs, geothermal has heated sidewalks, schools, and public buildings for nearly 40 years.
Colorado Mesa University gets more than 80% of its heating and cooling from geothermal — saving over $1.5 million every year.
Systems in Fort Collins, Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs, and multiple mountain communities already use geothermal technology today.
In Routt County, temperatures exceeding 214–266°F have been measured just 2–3km underground — the same conditions that power Iceland’s grid.
These aren’t pilot projects.
They are working proof.
A Transition Already Underway
Ground-source geothermal systems reduce energy use by up to 80% compared to traditional furnaces and provide both heating and cooling in a single system.
That means:
Lower utility bills
Stable energy costs
Less dependence on unreliable global markets
And importantly — this transition strengthens the workforce.
Oil and gas workers already have the skills geothermal requires:
Drilling
Subsurface engineering
Logistics
Pipefitting
Energy infrastructure operations
No one gets left behind — in fact, Colorado’s workforce becomes the engine of the clean-energy economy.
Iceland: Proof This Works
Just 50 years ago, Iceland relied almost entirely on imported oil. Today:
Nearly 100% of electricity comes from renewables
85% of all energy used in the country is produced domestically
Homes are heated primarily by geothermal
Energy costs are predictable, clean — and independent
Iceland didn’t get lucky.
It planned, invested, and built.
So can Colorado.
Colorado’s Competitive Advantage
Colorado is uniquely positioned to lead the nation because we already have:
Known geothermal heat reservoirs
Existing systems in schools, campuses, and public buildings
A skilled, drilling-based workforce ready to repurpose existing wells
Communities already transitioning to energy-efficient heating and cooling
This isn’t hypothetical — it’s scalable.
What Energy Independence Means for Colorado
A geothermal-powered Colorado means:
Stable home energy bills — not seasonal spikes
Local energy production that stays in Colorado’s economy
Cleaner air and water for future generations
Reduced reliance on global energy volatility
New jobs — from drilling to research to construction
This isn’t just an energy plan —
it’s economic sovereignty.
A Responsible and Forward-Thinking Plan
This transition isn’t about erasing Colorado’s past — it’s about building on it.
Oil and gas powered Colorado into the modern age.
Geothermal can power us into the future:
Clean
Affordable
Reliable
Local
The technology exists. The geology exists. The workforce exists. The momentum is here.
All that’s missing is leadership with the courage to scale it.
Colorado Can Lead. Colorado Can Build. Colorado Can Be Independent.
Geothermal is the path.
Colorado is the future.
Let’s clean it up — and power what’s next.