Staff Publications
Response of Utilities to COVID-19
This memorandum provides an overview of how energy consumption and usage has changed as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and how Colorado utilities are responding.
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Staff Publications
Air Pollution Regulation in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of the history of the Clean Air Act, describes common air pollutants and their health impacts, describes Colorado’s air quality concerns and state programs, and lists recently proposed legislation, which aims to improve air quality.
Issue Briefs
Energy Infrastructure Security (20-04)
This issue brief provides an overview of critical infrastructure, discusses a 2019 cyberattack on the U.S. electrical grid, and summarizes state and federal legislation addressing security for critical infrastructure.
Final/Annual Reports
2019 Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
2019 Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Request Form
Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Form
Staff Publications
Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for requesting reports, the preparation and timing of reports, and the preparation of...
Staff Publications
Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee
Summary report for the Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of climate change. This memorandum provides background on the policies and...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, public utilities
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Summary of Energy Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures concerning the Colorado Energy Office, oil and natural gas regulations, and energy storage systems.
Issue Briefs
Energy Generation, Distribution, and Regulation (18-11)
This issue brief provides information on electric utilities in Colorado, and how utilities generate and distribute electricity to Colorado homes and businesses. The issue brief also describes the regulation of investor-owned electric utilities by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report House Select Committee on Climate Responsibility
The House Select Committee on Climate Responsibility was convened pursuant to House Rule 25B, which allows the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Speaker) to create a committee to review a single specified subject matter area or issue during a regular legislative session. The purpose of...
Final/Annual Reports
2018 Senate Select Committee on Energy and the Environment Final Report
The Senate Select Committee on Energy and the Environment was convened pursuant to Senate Rule 22(c), which allows the Senate President to create a committee to review a single specified subject matter area or issue during a regular legislative session. According to the Senate President’s...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures concerning electric demand side management for investor-owned utilities, energy infrastructure, and consumer protections.
Final/Annual Reports
Senate Select Committee on Energy and the Environment Final Report
Other
Information Presented at the 2013 Energy Council Global Energy and Environmental Issues Conference
Presented to the Select Committee on Energy and the Environment at its January 19, 2017, meeting.
Other
Colorado's National and Global Position in the Energy Economy, Colorado Energy Coalition
Presented to the Select Committee on Energy and the Environment at its January 19, 2017, meeting.
Other
Colorado Energy Office, Programs Initiatives
Presented to the Joint Senate Agriculture House Transportation Committee at its January 10, 2017, meeting.
Other
Colorado Energy Office FY 2015-16 Annual Report
Presented to the Joint Senate Agriculture House Transportation Committee at its January 10, 2017, meeting.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation (2014)
The General Assembly considered a variety of energy-related legislation during the 2014 session. The bills focused on changes to the renewable electricity standard, the Colorado Energy Research Authority, and enterprise zone investment tax credits.
Issue Briefs
Inspections of Oil and Gas Development (2013)
There are approximately 50,000 active oil and gas wells in Colorado. This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado's oil and gas operations inspection processes and offers a summary of legislative measures related to inspections of oil and gas development that were passed by the Colorado...