CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1225
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Date Mar 25, 2026
Location Old State Library
HB26-1225 - Amended, referred to House Finance
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| Attachment A |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/573AC6E1BA7E8B0487258DD500508E75/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/C6360BA87DAF748887258DD5005097B8/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/FEF76A373D8FD25187258DD50050A125/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment D |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/AB778FA70B2D791387258DD50050A9A5/$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment E |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/744E829A42B1698287258DD50050B31C/$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment F |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/CAD11D09C6FCFC8087258DD50051189F/$File/Attachment F - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment G |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/67776F81D3B8E4DC87258DD5005123DA/$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment H |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/B576DBFC571FB9B787258DD500512F38/$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement
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01:52:27 PM |
Representatives Smith and Willford, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 26-1225 Distributed Energy Resources Requirements. The bill adjusts how bill credits must be applied for subscribers to community solar gardens, and creates additional requirements for public utilities concerning community solar gardens. |
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02:02:11 PM |
The sponsors introduced
and explained amendments L.004, L.005, L.006, L.007, and L.008 (Attachments
A, B, C, D, and E). |
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02:04:54 PM |
Mike Foote, representing
SunShare, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Alec Shobe, representing
Cloudbreak Energy Partners, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Lori
Saine, representing COSSA, testified in support of the bill. The attachment
was provided to the committee. Mr. James McGarry, representing Coalition
for Community Solar Access, testified to amend the bill. The committee
asked the panel of witnesses questions. |
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02:35:36 PM |
Mr. Jeremy Ross,
representing IBEW 111, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Phil Hayes,
representing National Electrical Contractors Association & Western
Line Contractors, testified in opposition to the bill. Neil Cowan, representing
Xcel Energy, testified in opposition to the bill. The committee asked the
panel of witnesses questions. |
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03:00:43 PM |
Ellen Kutzer, representing
Colorado Solar and Storage Association, testified in support of the bill.
Joel Danforth, representing GRID Alternatives, testified in support of
the bill. Dr. Ramesh Bhatt, representing Colorado Sierra Club, testified
in support of the bill. Faith Ryan, representing Colorado Communities for
Climate Action, testified to amend the bill. The committee asked the panel
of witnesses questions.
Additional written
comments are included as Attachment F.
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03:17:32 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 |
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| Moved |
Willford |
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| Seconded |
Velasco |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
Excused |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:18:25 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Willford |
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| Seconded |
Velasco |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
Excused |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:18:59 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 |
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| Moved |
Willford |
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| Seconded |
Velasco |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
Excused |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:19:41 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 |
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| Moved |
Willford |
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| Seconded |
Velasco |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
Excused |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:20:22 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 |
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| Moved |
Willford |
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| Seconded |
Velasco |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
Excused |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:20:24 PM |
Representative Goldsten
introduced and explained amendment L.010 (Attachment G).
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03:22:25 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.010 |
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| Moved |
Goldstein |
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| Seconded |
Velasco |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
Excused |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:22:58 PM |
Representative DeGraaf
introduced and explained amendment L.011 (Attachment H).
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03:23:18 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.011 |
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| Moved |
DeGraaf |
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| Seconded |
Woog |
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Barron |
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DeGraaf |
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Goldstein |
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Jackson |
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Joseph |
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Paschal |
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Rutinel |
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Slaugh |
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Smith |
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Willford |
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Woog |
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Velasco |
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Valdez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:23:20 PM |
The sponsors gave closing comments. The committee gave closing comments on the bill. |
03:37:31 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1225, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Smith |
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| Seconded |
Willford |
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Barron |
No |
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DeGraaf |
Yes |
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Goldstein |
Yes |
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Jackson |
Yes |
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Joseph |
Yes |
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Paschal |
No |
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Rutinel |
Yes |
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Slaugh |
No |
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Smith |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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Woog |
No |
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Velasco |
Yes |
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Valdez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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