EEA327F2232C2179872582820064CB80 Hearing Summary

Rep. K. Becker introduced House Bill 18-1428. The bill authorizes local governments to enter into an energy and innovation collaboration agreement with an investor-owned utility and extends a related property tax exemption. Rep. K. Becker answered several committee questions.

Ms. Leslie Glustrom, representing herself, testified against the bill. She distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment C].

Mr. Laurent Meillon, representing Colorado Renewable Energy Society, testified against the bill.

Mr. Phillip Doe, representing Be The Change, testified against the bill.

Mr. David Amster-Olszewsk, representing SunShare, testified against the bill. He distributed a packet to the committee [Attachment D].  

Mr. Will Toor, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Program, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Brandy Delange, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Justin Wilson, representing the Colorado Solar Industry Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Nadia El Mallakh, representing Xcel Energy, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Heidi Morgan, representing Black Hills Energy, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Erin Reynolds, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer a committee question.

Ms. El Mallakh, Ms. Morgan, and Mr. Cullen answered several committee questions.

Ms. Theresa Conley, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Tom Herrod, representing the City and County of Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Rep. K. Becker gave some closing remarks.