Colorado's defining challenge is the sheer volume of local moratoriums, with at least 106 enacted and only four reported rejections. When projects reach a vote, however, they usually succeed, with at least 26 zoning approvals against two denials and at least 14 projects approved despite opposition versus five blocked. At least 52 companies remain active, signaling continued interest despite the pauses. The state has slipped somewhat over the past quarter and trails neighboring Wyoming and Utah, where local halts are far less common.
Regulatory Environment Score
Colorado's defining challenge is the sheer volume of local moratoriums, with at least 106 enacted and only four reported rejections. When projects reach a vote, however, they usually succeed, with at least 26 zoning approvals against two denials and at least 14 projects approved despite opposition versus five blocked. At least 52 companies remain active, signaling continued interest despite the pauses. The state has slipped somewhat over the past quarter and trails neighboring Wyoming and Utah, where local halts are far less common.
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