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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly
HB21-1052

Define Pumped Hydroelectricity As Renewable Energy

Type Bill
Session 2021 Regular Session
Subjects
Energy Natural Resources & Environment

Concerning the inclusion of pumped hydroelectric energy generation in the definition of "eligible energy resources" for purposes of meeting Colorado's renewable energy standard.

Bill Summary:



The act removes the existing restriction on pumped hydroelectric facilities as a source of recycled energy, which is included in the definition of an eligible energy resource under the renewable energy standard statute, and instead includes any pumped hydroelectric facility under 15 megawatts that:

  • Does not combust fossil fuel to pump water;
  • Is not located on a natural waterway;
  • Includes measures to prevent fish mortality in the facility;
  • Does not impact any decreed in-stream flow; and
  • Does not cause any violation of state water quality standards when operated.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative Hugh McKean

Representative

Hugh McKean

Senator Rob Woodward

Senator

Rob Woodward

Committees

House

Energy & Environment

Senate

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
04/22/2021 Signed Act PDF
04/13/2021 Final Act PDF
04/08/2021 Rerevised PDF
04/07/2021 Revised PDF
03/17/2021 Reengrossed PDF
03/16/2021 Engrossed PDF
02/16/2021 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
03/11/2021 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
07/21/2021 FN3 PDF
03/24/2021 FN2 PDF
02/18/2021 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 21-1052 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 21-1052, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Hearing Summary
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/08/2021 Third Reading BILL
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
 		Vote record
04/08/2021 Third Reading AMEND
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
03/17/2021 Third Reading BILL
64
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
03/10/2021 L.002 HOU Energy & Environment Passed [*] PDF

* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

Date Location Action
04/22/2021 Governor Governor Signed
04/14/2021 Governor Sent to the Governor
04/13/2021 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
04/13/2021 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/08/2021 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/08/2021 Senate Senate Third Reading Reconsidered - No Amendments
04/07/2021 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/01/2021 Senate Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/18/2021 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
03/17/2021 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/16/2021 House House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
03/10/2021 House House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/24/2021 House House Committee on Energy & Environment Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
02/16/2021 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

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