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Energy is at the center of nearly every conversation about Colorado's future, from the cost of doing business to the reliability of the grid that powers our homes, employers, and institutions. Join the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce for a candid look at where energy in Colorado and Jefferson County stands today and where it's headed. As the state works toward its 100% clean electricity goal by 2040, demand is climbing from data centers, electrification, and population growth, all while ratepayers face rising costs. This forum will unpack what's driving these changes, the limitations and trade-offs our region must navigate, and the opportunities they create for businesses, workers, and the broader community. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of Colorado's energy landscape, what it means locally for Jefferson County, and how to plan for what's ahead.

Keynote: Dan Haley, Executive Director, Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development

Mr. Dan Haley is an advocate for American energy and Colorado oil and natural gas development. He serves as the Executive Director for Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development. Previously, he was President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, where he was responsible for leading the industry in Colorado legislative, regulatory, and public relations matters.

Prior to joining COGA, Mr. Haley was Vice President of Communications, Development and Strategy at EIS Solutions, a public affairs firm where he served numerous corporate and political clients.

Mr. Haley also spent more than 20 years in communications, including 13 years at The Denver Post, where he served as Editorial Page Editor for several years and editor of the newspaper’s Perspective section. He also was an assistant city editor at The Post, supervising the newspaper’s coverage of the suburbs and politics. He was one of the lead editors of the newspaper’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the 1999 Columbine High School shootings.

A Colorado native, Haley graduated from the University of Wyoming and sits on the Colorado Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. He and his wife, Linda, live in Arvada with their two daughters.