Senators Roberts and Will introduced and explained House Bill 23-1234 Streamlined Solar Permitting and Inspection Grants.  The bill creates a grant program in the Colorado Energy Office to assist local governments in implementing automated permitting and inspection software for residential solar energy systems.   The sponsors distributed a handout, which is included as Attachment B.

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Mike Kruger, representing the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA), testified in support of the bill.  Richard Hubler, representing Alamosa County Land Use & Building Department, testified in support of the bill.  Jacob Smith, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kruger, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Hubler answered questions from the committee.

Mr. Kruger answered additional questions from the committee.

Senators Will and Roberts gave closing comments on the bill.