Bill > HB1007

This bill aims to make it easier for individuals and businesses to use portable-scale solar generation devices, which are defined as small solar power systems (up to 1,920 watts) that plug into a standard wall outlet and are certified by a recognized testing laboratory, by removing unnecessary barriers and clarifying regulations. It prohibits electricity providers from requiring approval or charging fees for the installation or use of these devices, and prevents them from imposing unreasonable conditions. The bill also mandates that by December 31, 2026, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which regulates investor-owned utilities, must update its rules to explicitly allow customers to own and use "meter collar adapters" – devices that can help connect distributed energy resources without costly electrical panel upgrades – and to prohibit requiring a "production meter" (a meter that measures electricity generated) as a condition for connecting customer-sited distributed energy resources, like rooftop solar. This requirement for meter collar adapters and the prohibition on production meters will also apply to municipally owned utilities and cooperative electric associations. Furthermore, the bill exempts very small portable solar devices (under 391 watts) from certain installation requirements and clarifies that these devices are considered "energy efficiency measures" in common interest communities, allowing their installation on balconies or patios with reasonable restrictions to ensure safety.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1007