Electric Utility Distribution Grid Resource Acquisition Plan
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
Concerning modifications to the electric utility resource acquisition process, and, in connection therewith, promoting a more resilient, reliable, and cost-effective electrical grid through enhanced planning and data transparency.
Bill Summary:
The bill directs specified electric utilities to prepare, and the Colorado public utilities commission to review, proposals to integrate distributed energy resources into their plans to acquire new infrastructure. 'Distributed energy resources' is defined to include renewable distributed generation facilities, such as rooftop solar, energy storage facilities, electric vehicles, and other features of an improved and diversified electrical grid architecture. The commission may approve the plans as submitted or modify them in ways that improve system reliability, reduce costs, or increase the benefits to ratepayers.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-145 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/31/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy |