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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB21-1238

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date May 18, 2021       Location SCR 357

HB21-1238 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
02:45:08 PM  
The committee reconvened.
02:46:03 PM  
Senator Hansen, prime bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1238 to the committee.  This bill updates the methods used to determine cost-effectiveness and other requirements of demand-side management programs implemented by gas utilities. Public comment on this bill can be found in Attachment B.  
02:47:30 PM  
Rob Leivo, representing Atmos Energy Corporation, testified to amend the bill.  Nick Mark, representing Xcel Energy, testified to amend the bill.
02:54:23 PM  
Richard Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Orf responded to questions from the committee.
02:57:18 PM  
Keith Hay, representing Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill. Dr.  Howard Geller, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), testified in support of the bill.  Professor Ramesh Bhatt, representing Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.
03:06:01 PM  
Ron Bennett, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Gwen Farnsworth, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in support of the bill.  Jan Rose, representing CCLC, testified in support of the bill.
03:15:07 PM  
Former Senator Gail Schwartz , representing self, testified in support of the bill.  Patricia Rothwell, representing EEBC (Energy Efficiency Business Coalition), testified in support of the bill.
03:22:51 PM  
Laurent Meillon, representing Capitol Solar Energy, testified in support of the bill.  Dr. Chuck Kutscher, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
03:29:03 PM  
Senator Hansen gave concluding remarks.

03:30:09 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1238 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Pettersen
Seconded
Coram No
Donovan Yes
Hisey No
Scott No
Zenzinger Yes
Pettersen Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS