A New Beginning for Energy Journalism in Colorado

By Liz Viscardi | October 8, 2020

Welcome toEmpowering Colorado– a new addition to Colorado’s media landscape.Unlike many of the traditional media outlets you may be familiar with,Empowering Coloradois a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization.We are mission-driven and part of a trend within journalism to encourage better and more comprehensive coverage of complicated topics–such as energy development.

We will not only present on our own platforms,butwe will also engage with local media around the state and offer resources to enhance their coverage of energy issues in their communities.Whether the issues we cover involve business, technology, public policy or environmental impacts,Empowering Coloradowill act without fear or favor to build trust in accordance with the following principles:

Independence:we are an unbiased voice in the energy media landscape not beholden to political parties, media conglomerates or big business interests.
Transparency:we will be funded by donations, sponsorships, subscriptions, advertisements, events and partnerships. We will be clear about what is sponsored content and what is not and disclose our biggest funders on the website.
A forum for discussion and education:we will improve the energy conversation in Colorado and provide citizens, public policy-makers, business executives and advocates with the information they need to make informed energy decisions.
Filling a gap in local journalism:we will provide an avenue for talented journalists to promote their best work in energy reporting to an engaged and educated audience. We will also help local media outlets by allowing them to republish originalEmpowering Coloradocontent through partnership agreements.

You can read more about the history, structure and mission ofEmpowering Coloradoat our websiteempoweringco.org.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey to provide citizens with enhance coverage around an important topic impacting all Coloradans.Our early efforts to build our news product may be simple and straightforward, but with your help,Empowering Coloradowill provide the sophisticated, in-depth coverage of energy journalism you deserve.Here’s how you can help us ensure thatEnergy Examinerserves all Coloradans:

If you believe in the value of quality journalism and the need for more and better coverage of energy development, please consider donating, subscribing or sharing this newsletter with your network.