Matthew Gerhart, representing Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill. Jane Ard-Smith, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Megan Kemp, representing Earthjustice, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Susan McFaddin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. KC Becker, representing representing Colorado Solar & Storage Association, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the witnesses.

Daniel Hodges, representing Colorado Springs Utilities, testified in opposition to the bill. Bear Espinoza, representing Action Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Leigh Gibson, representing Platte River Power Authority, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeremy Ross, representing IBEW 111, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Ramesh Bhatt, representing Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Sara Carpenter, representing Healthy Air and Water Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Alana Miller, representing Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Fieldman, representing SWEEP, testified in support of the bill. Paul Sherman, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ann Sutton, representing League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony is included as Attachment P.

The committee asked questions about amendment L.001.

Sponsors gave closing comments on the bill. Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.